LEGAL ASSISTANT

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
92101, San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
95K-105K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Real Estate • Financial Services
The Role
Supports attorneys in litigation by drafting and finalizing legal documents, electronically filing court documents, managing calendars and deadlines, coordinating hearings and appointments, communicating with clients and legal professionals, preparing expense reports, and maintaining billing documentation. The role also handles administrative assignments and requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, legal terminology, and litigation procedures.
Summary Generated by Built In

Essential Functions:

The following list of responsibilities for this position includes but is not limited to:

  • Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
  • File documents with courts electronically, ensuring compliance with state and federal filing deadlines and procedures.
  • Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
  • Respond to inquiries and relay accurate messages to attorneys promptly.
  • Manage attorneys’ calendars, coordinating court dates, depositions, client meetings, and other key deadlines.
  • Schedule and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters.
  • Prepare expense reports and manage billing-related documentation.
  • Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to ensure timely completion.
  • Ad-hoc administrative assignments as needed.
Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably supporting multiple attorneys in a mid-size to large law firm or a similar environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience with legal document management software, such as iManage.
  • Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and protocols.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of litigation experience
  • Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a mid-size to large law firm or similar environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Experience with legal document management software such as iManage
  • Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and protocols
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded: 1933

What We Do

Buchalter is a full-service business law firm that has been a trusted partner to businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations for over 90 years, providing strategic legal counsel and advocacy.

Similar Jobs

Hybrid
Inland Empire, Moreno Valley, CA, USA
369 Employees
25-38 Annually
In-Office or Remote
San Diego, CA, USA
369 Employees
38-46 Annually
In-Office
Irvine, CA, USA
87 Employees
80K-95K Annually

Cooley Logo Cooley

Regional Legal Talent Assistant

Information Technology • Legal Tech
In-Office
2 Locations
3345 Employees
30-36 Hourly

Similar Companies Hiring

Granted Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Insurance • Mobile • Financial Services
New York, New York
23 Employees
Hanover Park Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
42 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account