Sr. Legal Assistant

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 26-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you the orchestrator of order in a fast-paced litigation shop keeping cases calendars and communications locked in sync

Can you jump from filings and subpoenas to client calls and attorney support without breaking a sweat

Do you take pride in clean files on-time deadlines and teammates who know they can count on you

Final question: When faced with a challenge do you get excited or run away

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Reden Riddell is a client-focused full-service San Diego firm known for business litigation corporate work and real estate matters. The team blends transactional and trial experience to guide clients through calm waters and fight hard when storms hit. The firm has served California businesses for decades and is currently led by Partner Justin G. Reden and Partner Michael J. Riddell supported by a tight experienced attorney bench. Reden Riddell is hiring a Senior Legal Assistant who can step in immediately manage multiple litigation files keep the calendar airtight and help raise the standard of quality across the team.

What youll do:

Litigation support for multiple attorneys including state and federal filings service and hearing preparation
Calendaring for deadlines hearings mediations depositions and trials with proactive follow-ups and reminders
Discovery support including subpoenas records requests and evidence organization
Client communication by phone and email primarily with business clients using a clear professional tone
Document management across Filevine and shared drives with consistent naming version control and audit readiness
Drafting and sending correspondence notices and standard court forms for attorney review
Process discipline reintroducing and enforcing existing checklists and workflows to reduce errors and delays
Mentorship for junior assistants including coaching on daily habits quality checks and time management
Coordination with vendors and platforms for e-discovery and document hosting as needed

What were looking for:

5 years as a Legal Assistant with solid litigation experience in a small or midsize firm
Strong knowledge of California and federal court rules filing procedures and litigation timelines
Proven calendar mastery and deadline tracking across many active matters
Systems: Filevine preferred Microsoft Word Excel Outlook required experience with Briefpoint or Lexbe is a plus
Calm under pressure solutions-oriented and comfortable working with minimal hand-holding
Team-first mindset low ego and willingness to help wherever needed
Mentorship ability and a patient professional teaching style

Why you should work here:

Real impact: Your organization and judgment will lift quality across the firm and reduce stress for attorneys and clients
Growth runway: Expand your influence through process improvements training and cross-matter coordination
Tight team: High trust direct communication and leaders who value initiative and reliability

If youre the steady hand that keeps complex litigation humming wed like to meet you. Bring your experience your checklists and your drive to help clients and teammates win. Apply today.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Are you the orchestrator of order in a fast-paced litigation shop keeping cases calendars and communications locked in syncCan you jump from filings and subpoenas to client calls and attorney support without breaking a sweatDo you take pride in clean files on-time deadlines and teammates who know th...