Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant supporting attorneys in case management at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP. Handling file management, drafting pleadings, and providing administrative assistance in a collaborative environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist attorneys with file handling tasks including file opening, drafting pleadings, processing and preparing documents for filing and service, scheduling hearings, making travel arrangements
Provide courteous communication, customer service and timely assistance when interacting with other Firm staff, vendors, clients, court staff, and opposing parties
May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals
May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-5 years' experience working in a law office as a legal assistant or paralegal preferred
Experience working in a non-law related office environment will also be considered
Clear communication, both written and verbal
Ability to work both independently as well as within a team
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to pay attention to detail, follow established procedures, and take direction from attorneys
Experience with drafting pleadings and court forms
Experience with preparing and submitting documents for electronic filing in California state and/or federal courts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
Flexible schedules (when available)
Parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers

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Hard Skills & Tools

drafting pleadingspreparing documents for filingscheduling hearingselectronic filingcourt forms

Soft Skills

clear communicationcustomer serviceorganizational skillsattention to detailability to work independentlyteamwork