Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant | Musick, Peeler & Garrett

The Tone:
This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid role at Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP, located in San Diego, CA. Musick, Peeler & Garrett is a reputable law firm with a history of providing comprehensive legal services to its clients. This position is crucial for supporting a busy litigation desk, playing a vital role in the management and progression of legal cases. The ideal candidate will ensure that attorneys are well-supported through meticulous execution of administrative and procedural tasks, directly impacting the efficiency and success of the firm’s litigation efforts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Senior
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, San Diego, CA
• Pay: $98000+ yearly, DOE
• Mission: To ensure effective support for federal, state, and appellate court litigation through expert management of court filings, discovery processes, and trial preparations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Outlook, iManage (or similar document management system), CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Pro, CCC Macros

What You’ll Actually Do
• Court Filings: Execute federal, state, and appellate court filings, ensuring adherence to all rules and procedures including e-filing.
• Trial Support: Conduct comprehensive trial preparation and provide direct assistance during trial proceedings.
• Document Preparation: Develop tables of contents and authorities, and prepare discovery shells for legal documents.
• Case Management: Oversee tasks and documentation across the entire litigation life cycle of a case.
• Document Review: Proofread and edit legal documents with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An experienced professional with a minimum of 5 years of California litigation experience, possessing solid knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court filing rules and procedures, honed within a busy litigation environment.
• Experience: Proven hands-on experience in electronic filing procedures, comprehensive trial preparation, and providing direct support during trial proceedings, demonstrating a deep understanding of litigation processes.
• Skills: Demonstrated expertise in preparing critical legal documents such as tables of contents and authorities, drafting discovery shells, and expertly managing tasks throughout the full litigation life cycle of a case. This includes exceptional proofreading, writing, follow-up, initiative, organizational, and calendaring skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and iManage or a similar document management system.
• Bonus: Knowledge of specialized legal software such as CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Pro, and CCC Macros is a plus. The ideal candidate will also be collaborative, proactive, possess a positive attitude, have great communication skills, and be a true team player within the firm’s professional environment.