Floater Legal Assistant

Location: San Diego, CA

Salary: $95K to $115K, depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits (paid vacation/sick leave, firm holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), etc.)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Onsite

LHH is working with a reputable law firm in seeking an experienced Floater Legal Assistant to support attorneys across their Business Litigation practice for their San Diego office. The ideal candidate has at least five years of California civil litigation experience, with strong preference for backgrounds in business litigation or complex civil litigation defense. This role requires a polished, adaptable professional who is comfortable working with multiple attorneys, handling shifting priorities, and providing seamless coverage across various litigation teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys across the Business Litigation practice.

• Manage complex state and federal court e‑filing, including formatting, preparing, and submitting filings with exceptional accuracy.

• Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court schedules.

• Prepare, edit, proofread, format, and redline a wide range of litigation documents.

• Coordinate client communications and maintain professional, timely contact as needed.

• Handle document organization and case management tasks using iManage or similar DMS.

• Assist with litigation workflows including discovery support, trial preparation, and case lifecycle management.

• Schedule meetings, depositions, and other litigation events.

• Provide flexible support across multiple cases and practice groups, stepping in wherever coverage is needed.

• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of legal assistant experience in California civil litigation.

• Experience in Business Litigation or Complex Civil Litigation Defense strongly preferred.

• Strong e‑filing experience in both state and federal courts.

• Strong calendaring skills with deep knowledge of court rules and deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management systems such as iManage.

• Familiarity with litigation tools such as CompuLaw, Adobe Pro, Best Authority, Comparite, or similar programs is a plus.

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organization and time‑management abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while being highly flexible and responsive to shifting priorities.

• Professional, proactive, and collaborative working style.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.