Garcia Hong Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join our firm in San Diego, California. The responsibilities of this position are:

• Providing administrative and clerical support for four litigation attorneys, including calendaring key deadlines for litigation and trial in California state and federal courts;
• Maintaining electronic filing system, including use of Clio and Dropbox;
• Proficiently creating and editing complex documents, including discovery, pleadings, table of contents/table of authorities, and letters to clients and third parties;
• Scheduling events on attorneys’ calendars;
• Light billing and sending invoices to clients;
• Filing (paper and e-filing) pleadings in all levels of state and federal trial and appellate courts;
• Communicating with clients, insurance, opposing counsel, and court staff, as necessary;
• Keeping current with changes in state, local, and federal court rules and filing procedures; and
• Ability to commute to our office in Scripps Ranch, with some flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of legal assistant experience, and possess the following skills:

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, and Clio;
• Strong organizational skills;
• The ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team; and
• Strong communication skills.

Compensation

Garcia Hong Law will compensate based on skills and experience. The benefits include:

• $25-32 per hour
• Paid vacation days
• Paid personal time off
• Employer-sponsored and covered medical, dental/vision benefits
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) match
• Discretionary bonuses

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to join our team at Garcia Hong Law. Please email your resume and cover letter to Valerie Garcia Hong at [email protected].