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Litigation Assistant
<p>One of RHL's long-time clients, a boutique real estate litigation firm in downtown San Diego with a 37.5 hour work week, is seeking a <strong>Litigation Assistant </strong>to join the team and provide essential administrative support to our attorneys. This role requires proficiency in eFiling, court calendaring, document formatting, and discovery management.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>eFile pleadings, motions, and other legal documents with state and federal courts.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date court calendars and trial deadlines.</li><li>Format and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and discovery requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.</li><li>Manage and organize electronic and physical case files.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and service of discovery requests and responses.</li><li>Coordinate and schedule depositions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation assistant or secretary in CA, preferably in a real estate or other complex litigation field.</li><li><strong>Proficiency in eFiling with state and federal courts.</strong></li><li><strong>Strong knowledge of court rules and procedures in CA and San Diego, to docket litigation and trial deadlines accurately.</strong></li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Styles/Macros especially).</li><li>Experience with document management systems and legal calendaring software.</li></ul><p>Pay is contingent upon experience, but likely $62-75K. One day per week from home will be granted after training.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>To Apply:</strong></p><p>Please submit your resume and cover letter to <strong>Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom]</strong> with <strong>"San Diego Litigation Assistant"</strong> as the subject line. In your email, please highlight your experience with eFiling, court calendaring, document formatting, and discovery.</p><p><br></p><p>#SoCalRHL</p>
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  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>One of RHL's long-time clients, a boutique real estate litigation firm in downtown San Diego with a 37.5 hour work week, is seeking a <strong>Litigation Assistant </strong>to join the team and provide essential administrative support to our attorneys. This role requires proficiency in eFiling, court calendaring, document formatting, and discovery management.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>eFile pleadings, motions, and other legal documents with state and federal courts.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date court calendars and trial deadlines.</li><li>Format and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and discovery requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.</li><li>Manage and organize electronic and physical case files.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and service of discovery requests and responses.</li><li>Coordinate and schedule depositions.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-05T22:03:53Z

Litigation Assistant Job in San Diego | Robert Half