Healthcare Legal Assistant
San Diego
Client Opportunities – Legal /
Regular Full-time /
Hybrid
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
Are you a litigation powerhouse who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment? Do you take pride in anticipating what’s needed before anyone even has to ask? If you’re a Healthcare Legal Assistant ready to bring your skills to a dynamic, well-established law firm that values collaboration, excellence, and balance—this is the role for you.
We’re looking for an experienced Healthcare Legal Assistant to support an attorney in a downtown San Diego office. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hours from 9:00 AM. to 5:30 PM, with one remote day per week.
What You’ll Do
- 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.
What You’ll Bring
- 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.
Why You’ll Love Our 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
$90,000 - $105,000 a year
If you’re a Healthcare Legal Assistant ready to join a firm that recognizes excellence, encourages growth, and values long-term teamwork, we’d love to meet you.
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