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Buchalter

Legal Assistant

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  • Full Time
  • $95,000 - $105,000/year
  • San Diego, CA
October 6, 2026 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Description

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.

Salary
  • $95,000 - $105,000/year


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