Legal Assistant (Litigation)

TL;DR

Legal Assistant (Litigation): Providing comprehensive support to attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense with an accent on document preparation, court e-filing, and case management. Focus on maintaining high-level organization, managing complex deadlines, and ensuring procedural compliance in state and federal courts.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to San Diego, CA (Hybrid role)

Salary: $38–$46/hour

Company

hirify.global is a nationally recognized, fast-growing civil defense trial firm known for its innovative defense methods and commitment to professional development.

What you will do

• Format pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Manage e-filing processes for State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.
• Prepare Tables of Contents and Authorities for motions.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and attorney travel arrangements.
• Maintain case calendars and track critical deadlines.
• Assist with trial preparation and daily administrative file organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Strong understanding of California state, federal, and appellate court filing rules.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Westlaw research.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with high confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in insurance defense or personal injury law.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage with zero-cost plan options.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Paid parental leave and accrued vacation time.
• Educational reimbursement program up to $3,500 per year.
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
• Standard 37.5-hour workweek to support work-life balance.