Company Description
The Coopersmith Law Firm, LLP represents individuals and businesses at all stages of litigation, and advises clients on methods to avoid and minimize the risk of litigation. The Firm specializes in business and corporate litigation, including corporate and partnership disputes, executive-level employment, financial fraud, and fine art law disputes. Rated "AV-Preeminent" by Martindale Hubbell and "Superb" by Avvo.com, the Firm provides top-quality legal services at a much lower cost compared to larger firms. Located in San Diego, CA, the Firm is dedicated to guiding clients through litigation with strategic, straightforward, and efficient advice.
Role Description
This is a temporary (10 to 12 weeks) role for a Legal Secretary / Paralegal located in San Diego, CA. The Legal Secretary / Paralegal will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as preparing legal documents, filing in state and federal court, preparing pleadings, discovery and correspondence documents, managing documents in Relativity, our e-discovery platform, assisting attorneys, and maintaining the firm's calendaring items management. The role requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively, and a strong understanding of legal processes.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Law and Legal Document Preparation
- Experience in e-filing in California Superior Courts (San Diego in particular) and Federal Court
- Preparing pleadings, discovery documents, and correspondence
- Strong Calendar Management skills, including legal calendaring for hearings and deadlines
- Experience with Relativity or other e-discovery platform is preferred, but not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently and independently
- Experience in business and corporate litigation is a plus, but not required
This is a temporary assignment for 10 to 12 weeks, but we are flexible with schedules and whether the job is in-person, remote, or hybrid.
