Innovative Driven is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our client's litigation team. This is a full-time position that is hybrid with 2-3 days a week onsite in San Diego, CA. This position is eligible for benefits as well as performance-based bonuses.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage e-filing of legal documents in California state and federal courts.
- Review rules and procedures to ensure proper formatting, service, and submission of filings.
- Monitor court dockets and provide timely updates to attorney and paralegal teams.
- Calculate, calendar, and track deadlines, hearings, trials, depositions, etc.
- Draft, format, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and forms.
- Prepare exhibits, including labeling, bookmarking, and tabbing.
- Assist with document redactions and preparation for filing or production.
- Issue and follow up on third-party records requests.
- Create and maintain electronic case folders in the firm’s document management system.
- Scan, save, and organize case documents in accordance with firm protocols.
- Maintain and update internal litigation charts, templates, and reference lists.
- Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings.
- Maintain attorney and paralegal calendars to ensure accurate tracking during litigation process.
- Assist paralegals with administrative support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of experience in a legal/litigation support role.
- Knowledgeable of California and federal court procedures.
- Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
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