Legal Assistant

Shegerian & Associates • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Every deposition starts long before the witness sits down. That's where you come in. Behind every deposition at Shegerian & Associates is a web of notices, subpoenas, schedules, vendors, and logistics that have to be airtight before a single question is asked. As our Deposition Clerk, you're the one who makes it all happen, quietly, precisely, and without fail. We're California's premier plaintiff-side employment law firm, and we're looking for someone who understands that in litigation, the details aren't just important. They're everything. This role touches every corner of active litigation. The responsibilities listed here are a strong representation of what you'll own, but this is a dynamic environment and the right person shows up ready to do what the case needs.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a litigation support or legal administrative role
• Familiarity with deposition procedures and legal calendaring
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in case management systems, Litify experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve deposition notices, subpoenas for personal appearance, and objections so the legal team is always positioned and ready
• Track down witness information through research to ensure subpoenas land exactly where they need to
• Coordinate out-of-state subpoenas and stakeouts, including working with third-party vendors for domestications and filing Disc 30's where required
• Schedule and confirm court reporters, videographers, and interpreters for depositions, trials, client meetings, and beyond
• Book and manage conference rooms for depositions, whether at our offices or third-party locations, keeping the calendar conflict-free
• Support client deposition prep at the direction of attorneys, ensuring clients walk in ready
• Order and save deposition transcripts and videos, then organize and maintain everything in Litify and Dropbox so the team always has what they need
• Process service of complaints and discovery, keeping cases moving forward without delay

Benefits

• Hourly pay: $24-$26 BOE
• Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision
• Firm pays 100% of all Silver-level medical plans
• Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
• $500 annual FSA contribution
• Accrual of 80 hours of PTO (additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary)
• 40 hours sick pay
• Your birthday off as a fully paid day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed