Legal Assistant

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP

$98K — $117K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of California litigation experience
  • Solid knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court filing rules
  • Proficient in e-filing, trial preparation, and trial processes
  • Experience with creating tables of contents and authorities
  • Excellent proofreading, writing, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management systems
  • Familiarity with CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Pro, and CCC Macros is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage litigation desk in a fast-paced environment
  • Ensure compliance with court filing procedures
  • Prepare and organize trial documents and exhibits
  • Draft discovery shells and manage case documentation
  • Maintain case calendars and follow-up activities
  • Assist team members with administrative tasks as needed
  • Facilitate communication within the legal team and with clients

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid firm holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Group life insurance and long-term disability options
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid parking in the building
Full Job Description
Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP's San Diego office has an opening available for a Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 yrs. CA litigation experience. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and is a hybrid position (is eligible to work from home one day a week after 45-days), with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements:

This position is for a fast-paced, litigation desk and requires solid knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court filing rules and procedures with a strong litigation background that includes e-filing, trial prep and trial experience. Must have knowledge of preparing tables of contents and authorities, preparing discovery shells, and very familiar with the litigation life cycle of a case. Must have excellent proofreading and writing skills, and great attention to detail. Excellent follow-up, initiative, organizational and calendaring skills is required. Excellent typing, formatting, editing, redlining, and computer software skills needed with specific knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and iManage or similar document management system. Knowledge of CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Pro, and CCC Macros are a plus.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, proactive, have a positive attitude, have great communication skills, and be a true team player.

Benefits/Compensation:

Competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick leave, paid firm holidays, paid medical/ dental/ vision, 401(k), Group Life Ins., LTD, LTC option, Flexible Spending Account, and paid parking in the building. Salary range for this position is $98K+ DOE.

Firm Info:

Please visit www.musickpeeler.com for more detailed information about our firm.

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