Litigation legal Assistant - Growing SD Team - Adams & Martin Group
San Diego, CA
About the Job
AMG is assisting a firm seeking a dedicated and experienced Civil Litigation Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our dynamic team. The firm highlights its focus on fostering a supportive and professional environment where exceptional legal professionals thrive. If you have a passion for civil litigation and are ready to contribute to a team-oriented workplace, this opportunity is for you.
Qualifications:
* Must have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred).
* Experience with case intake/opening.
* Experience with managing deadlines and ensuring attorneys meet the same.
* Experience with filing and service in California superior, federal, and appellate courts.
* Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings and discovery.
* Familiarity with expert designation and deposition process.
* Familiarity with trial-triggered deadlines.
* Must have trial preparation experience, including preparation, service, and filing of trial documents, motions in limine, and preparation of exhibit binders.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel).
Benefits:
* Casual attire Monday through Friday.
* Work-life balance promoted.
* Employer-paid healthcare.
* 401k with employer matching.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Civil Litigation Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to advance their career with a firm committed to excellence. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to join a supportive and professional team, we encourage you to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.