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Litigation Legal Assistant
<p><strong>Litigation Legal Assistant (Onsite) – San Diego, CA</strong></p><p>A well‑established, full‑service regional law firm in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing litigation team. This 70+ attorney firm is recognized for its broad civil practice, including employment, environmental, construction, appellate, family, business litigation, and trusts &amp; estates matters.</p><p><br></p><p>This Litigation Legal Assistant role offers hands‑on mentorship, a fun and collaborative attorney group, and a unique opportunity to grow into areas such as trusts, estates, and probate litigation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Formatting pleadings and legal documents</li><li>Handling state court filings</li><li>Calendaring litigation deadlines and managing case timelines</li><li>Drafting correspondence and engagement letters</li><li>Working closely with supervising attorneys who are committed to teaching the practice area</li></ul><p><em>Attorneys are extremely supportive and will happily train in any unfamiliar practice areas.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Environment &amp; Culture</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborative team with direct mentorship from supervising attorneys</li><li>A supportive partner/associate group that values growth and training</li><li>Office space with impressive views of San Diego’s bay and skyline</li><li>A culture known for social, team-building activities and enjoyable firm events throughout the year</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks &amp; Lifestyle</strong></p><ul><li>Free on‑site gym access</li><li>Access to modern building amenities such as indoor/outdoor lounges, social game rooms (including golf simulator and pool tables), hydration stations, mothers’ room, and terrace decks</li><li>Quarterly practice‑group dinners</li><li>Fun annual events including sports outings, holiday celebrations, and community‑focused activities</li><li>Fresh organic fruit delivered weekly</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: $75K–$100K (commensurate with experience: approx. $100K for 10+ years, $75K for ~2 years)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>401(k) with firm match (up to first 6% of contributions)</li><li>Health insurance: five medical plan options through two carriers</li><li>Dental insurance: two plan options</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>Employer‑paid Life and AD&amp;D</li><li>Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability</li><li>Paid parental and disability leave after one year</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Transportation stipend: $210/month<strong></strong></li></ul>
<p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>2+ years of California civil litigation experience</li><li>Strong understanding of litigation processes, especially calendaring</li><li>Interest in learning trusts/estates/probate litigation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly to:</strong></p><p><strong>McKinley [dot] [Horwitz] [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
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  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Litigation Legal Assistant (Onsite) – San Diego, CA</strong></p><p>A well‑established, full‑service regional law firm in San Diego is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing litigation team. This 70+ attorney firm is recognized for its broad civil practice, including employment, environmental, construction, appellate, family, business litigation, and trusts &amp; estates matters.</p><p><br></p><p>This Litigation Legal Assistant role offers hands‑on mentorship, a fun and collaborative attorney group, and a unique opportunity to grow into areas such as trusts, estates, and probate litigation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Formatting pleadings and legal documents</li><li>Handling state court filings</li><li>Calendaring litigation deadlines and managing case timelines</li><li>Drafting correspondence and engagement letters</li><li>Working closely with supervising attorneys who are committed to teaching the practice area</li></ul><p><em>Attorneys are extremely supportive and will happily train in any unfamiliar practice areas.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Environment &amp; Culture</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborative team with direct mentorship from supervising attorneys</li><li>A supportive partner/associate group that values growth and training</li><li>Office space with impressive views of San Diego’s bay and skyline</li><li>A culture known for social, team-building activities and enjoyable firm events throughout the year</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks &amp; Lifestyle</strong></p><ul><li>Free on‑site gym access</li><li>Access to modern building amenities such as indoor/outdoor lounges, social game rooms (including golf simulator and pool tables), hydration stations, mothers’ room, and terrace decks</li><li>Quarterly practice‑group dinners</li><li>Fun annual events including sports outings, holiday celebrations, and community‑focused activities</li><li>Fresh organic fruit delivered weekly</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: $75K–$100K (commensurate with experience: approx. $100K for 10+ years, $75K for ~2 years)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>401(k) with firm match (up to first 6% of contributions)</li><li>Health insurance: five medical plan options through two carriers</li><li>Dental insurance: two plan options</li><li>Vision insurance</li><li>Employer‑paid Life and AD&amp;D</li><li>Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability</li><li>Paid parental and disability leave after one year</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>Transportation stipend: $210/month<strong></strong></li></ul>
  • 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

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