GHJ Search & Staffing is partnered with a highly respected law firm, on a Floater Legal Assistant opportunity to join their San Diego office. This position is supporting attorneys across multiple practice areas, primarily business litigation.
Position Overview:
The Floater Legal Assistant will provide high-level legal and administrative support across teams, assisting with overflow work, projects, and day-to-day litigation support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support attorneys with business litigation matters, including full lifecycle case support
Handle federal and state court filings, including e-filing
Maintain precise calendaring and deadline management
Draft, proofread, edit, and format legal documents
Perform redlining, Word formatting, and document revisions
Assist with overflow administrative tasks and special projects
Coordinate workflows and maintain effective office procedures
Collaborate across teams while maintaining professionalism with clients, vendors, and staff
Requirements:
5+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in business litigation
Strong knowledge of federal and state court filing rules and procedures
Excellent proofreading, writing, and attention to detail
Ability to multitask and manage a high-volume workload
Advanced proficiency in: Microsoft Word (2010 or higher), Outlook, and iManage or similar document management systems
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