Legal Assistant Business Litigation

Job Description Job Title: Legal Assistant – Business LitigationLocation: Downtown San DiegoEmployment Type: Full TimeBase Salary: $90,000 to $115,000/year Based on experience About the Role We are hiring an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy business litigation team handling complex commercial matters in state and federal court . This is not an entry-level role. You must be comfortable supporting multiple litigators in a fast-paced environment and managing litigation tasks without heavy oversight.Important: This role carries an 800 billable-hour expectation per year , which is significantly lower than standard litigation support roles. It is designed for experienced professionals who want substantive work without burnout-level billables.This role is best suited for a senior litigation legal assistant or a legal secretary with strong substantive litigation experience.Must-Have ExperienceYou should have 7+ years of experience supporting attorneys in civil / commercial litigation , including:Drafting and formatting pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondenceState and federal e-filing without reliance on a full-service filing vendorManaging attorney calendars and litigation deadlinesCoordinating with courts, clients, and opposing counselSupporting multiple attorneys with different working stylesPreparing materials for mediations, arbitrations, and trialsRequired:Business or commercial litigation experienceStrong attention to detail and deadline managementPreferred:Bankruptcy litigation experienceWhat You'll Do Support attorneys handling complex business and commercial litigationDraft, proofread, and format litigation documentsHandle state and federal court filingsTrack deadlines and manage calendarsCoordinate litigation logistics and communicationsAssist with trial, mediation, and arbitration preparationWhy This Role Makes Sense 800 billable hours per yearHybrid schedule with predictable workflowCollaborative litigation team with strong internal supportSubstantive litigation work without burnout-level expectationsLong-term stability and strong firm cultureCompensation & Benefits Base Salary: $90,000 – $115,000 (Based off of experience level)Performance-based bonusesMedical, dental, and vision (HMO/PPO options)FSA / HSA options401(k) profit-sharing programGenerous PTO and firm holidaysEmployee Assistance Program and wellness incentivesHow to Apply If you are an experienced Legal Assistant with business or commercial litigation experience , apply directly here OR email me.Marcus@RecruitifyUSA.comIf emailing, your subject line must be:Legal Assistant – Business Litigation (San Diego)Please include:ResumeThis helps me review quickly and move you forward without delay.If you have supported attorneys in state and federal commercial litigation and want a stable, well-run role with real responsibility, let's talk.