Legal Assistant

Job Title

Senior-Level Defense Litigation Secretary

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Company Overview

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is an AV-rated, full-service trial and litigation firm seeking a senior-level defense litigation secretary with 8+ years of experience to support litigation attorneys. Must be self-motivated, team oriented, have a high attention to detail and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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We offer fantastic opportunities to develop your legal skills in a great atmosphere. If you are motivated to deliver quality results, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working with great people, we want to hear from you. This role offers hybrid flexibility in our San Diego office.

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Responsibilities:

• Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos.
• Revising and finalizing documents and ensuring timely service, filing and delivery.
• Calendaring court dates from the initiation of a case through trial, depositions (with clients, court reporters, interpreters, videographers and other entities) and other case occurrences.
• Preparing for trials as needed
• Confirming calendar events
• Other special projects as assigned

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Schedule:

Full time, Monday - Friday

• 2 days hybrid flexibility, after 1-2 months of employment

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Compensation:

• $75,000-90,000 annually
• This role offers bonus opportunities and generous benefits, including company-paid health insurance, vision and dental coverage, paid time off and 401(k) with match

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Experience:

• 8+ years' experience as Legal Assistant, Litigation Secretary or supporting litigation attorneys
• In-depth knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Court Rules, and meticulous management of attorney’s calendar is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook required
• Typing at least 70 wpm is preferred
• Outstanding communication, integrity and team-player attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Bachelors degree preferred; High School Diploma required

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About the Company:

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is an AV-rated, full-service trial and litigation firm with expertise in litigating and resolving civil matters in both state and federal courts. We represent clients in the areas of Appellate, Business Litigation, Civil & Trial Litigation, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Restaurant & Hospitality, Retail, Transactional & Business Services, and Transportation. We provide rare opportunities to partner with leading attorneys on depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial work.