Healthcare Legal Assistant
GHJ
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- You’ll play a key role in supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation. Your day will include:
- Managing filings in both state and federal courts, including e-filing and adhering to strict deadlines.
- Preparing pleadings, discovery shells, tables of contents and authorities, and finalizing complex legal documents with precision.
- Coordinating case schedules, deadlines, and calendars—your organizational superpowers will shine here.
- Communicating with clients and internal teams with professionalism, clarity, and warmth.
- Providing general administrative and litigation support to ensure cases move forward smoothly and efficiently.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of solid legal assistant experience, with a deep understanding of court rules, filing procedures, and the full litigation life cycle.
- Experience in healthcare law
- Expertise in state and federal court filings, document formatting, and proofing for accuracy and style.
- Strong technical skills with Microsoft Word (2010 or higher), Outlook, and document management systems (iManage experience a plus).
- Bonus points for familiarity with CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Pro, Comparite, or CCC Macros.
- Experience in Healthcare Insurance, or Business Litigation is a plus.
- Exceptional communication skills, strong initiative, and the ability to juggle competing priorities while maintaining an upbeat, team-oriented attitude.
Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and firm holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Monthly travel/parking allowance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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