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D3 Search

Litigation Legal Assistant

D3 Search, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403

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Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Position Summary Responsibilities as a Litigation Secretary will include maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys, and staff while accomplishing these and other critical functions:

Providing comprehensive secretarial support functions for attorneys and/or paralegals requiring knowledge of format, procedure, and specialized terminology relevant to the attorney/paralegal practice area

Managing attorney/paralegal communications as requested (e.g., understanding attorney/paralegal preferences with regards to answering the phone/taking messages/using voice mail, responding to e‑mail, processing postal mail, setting up video conferences, etc.)

Creating, editing, and processing bills in accordance with firm and client requirements

Create pleadings/discovery binders, index, organize, and file case documents

Utilize docketing/calendaring department to track court and filing deadlines

Preparing and processing appropriate Proof/Certificate of Service

Coordinating logistics of depositions and/or mediations/arbitrations/trials (e.g., venue location, court reporter/videographer, etc.)

Researching and obtaining a wide variety of information or documents requested by attorneys and/or paralegals using online or other research tools

At attorneys' direction, preparing materials such as correspondence, pleadings, petitions and general forms

Extensive knowledge of litigation (e‑filings) and trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court procedures, and federal and state court rules is required

Printing, scanning, organizing, transcribing, and distributing documents upon request, and/or coordinating with local copy center to arrange for copying, custom reprographics/binding, and messenger service

Creating, maintaining, and distributing meeting materials for client matters per attorney/paralegal specifications

Coordinating and arranging meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements for attorneys, paralegals, and/or clients

Processing and monitoring attorney/paralegal expense reimbursements, reconciling smart‑phone charges, vendor bills, and check requests

Assisting with special projects when necessary

Promoting effective work practices, working as a team member, and showing respect for coworkers

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of litigation & administrative experience in a professional services environment is required

Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation is also required

Salary/Compensation/Benefits Yearly salary is

70-85K (DOE/DOQ)

plus a comprehensive and robust health benefits package, generous PTO,

tiered

hybrid work model , onsite parking, annual salary reviews/increases and lucrative bonuses, and many other notable employee‑centered perks, etc.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

D3 Legal Search LLC (aka D3 Search), and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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