Legal Assistant - Employment Law

Legal Assistant (Employment Law) Downtown San Diego | Hybrid Schedule Compensation $85,000 - $105,000+ DOE Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire Available (Direct Hire Preferred) About the Opportunity A growing employment law firm in downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its collaborative team. This is a newly created position driven by firm growth and increasing case volume. The Legal Assistant will provide critical support to the firm's paralegal team and attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment.The firm has experienced significant recent growth, including the opening of a new San Francisco office and expansion of its administrative leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a dynamic setting and enjoys being part of a growing organization. Position Overview The Legal Assistant will support approximately 4-5 attorneys, with a strong focus on litigation support, court filings, docketing, and calendaring. The ideal candidate will have experience handling California state and federal court filings, managing deadlines, and maintaining organization in a busy practice. Key Responsibilities E-Filing & Court Filings (Top Priority) Prepare and file documents in California State CourtsHandle federal court filings through PACERManually process and monitor court filings as neededUtilize OneLegal and other filing platformsEnsure timely and accurate submission of court documents Docketing & Calendar Management Calculate and docket litigation deadlinesMaintain attorney and case calendarsTrack court dates, filing deadlines, and case milestonesSchedule meetings, hearings, and related calendar invitations Litigation & Administrative Support Support approximately 4-5 attorneys in employment law mattersAssist the paralegal team with litigation-related tasksOrganize and maintain case files and recordsProvide general administrative and legal support as needed Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experienceEmployment law experience strongly preferredExperience with California state court e-filing requiredExperience with federal court filings through PACER preferredStrong docketing and calendaring experienceExperience working in a fast-paced law firm environmentKnowledge of OneLegal preferredExcellent organizational, communication, and time management skills Ideal Candidate Team-oriented and collaborativeAdaptable and flexible in a growing environmentReceptive to feedback and continuous learningAble to prioritize competing deadlines effectivelyThrives in a fast-paced litigation practice Top Three Requirements California state court e-filing experienceDocketing and calendaring experienceAbility to succeed in a fast-paced legal environment Work Arrangement Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remoteDuring the initial onboarding period, employees will work onsite 3 days per week All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.