Litigation Legal Assistant (Del Mar)

Job Summary

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant in the Del Mar office.

About the Role

The Legal Assistant will provide litigation support for attorneys with a busy desk in the Business Trial/Labor & Employment Practice Groups. The job requires extensive knowledge of litigation, trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures. Technical, organizational, and administrative skills are necessary to handle the variety of duties and responsibilities outlined below.

Essential Functions

• Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, calendars, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and related planning.
• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team. Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5+ years of litigation experience working in a law firm.
• Experience with document productions and e-discovery.
• Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience.
• A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.
• A secretarial certification or ABA approved paralegal certification is preferred.

Computer/Software Knowledge

• Must have proficiency in Windows 11, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams.
• Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.

Work Environment

• Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up with working in a high-rise building).
• Indoor office work environment in a cubical or workstation.
• This position is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of 4 days per week and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change), unless HR has approved an alternative work arrangement.
• Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.

Pay

California: The salary range for this position is $31.00 - $67.00 per hour.