Description A 20+ person boutique law firm in Del Mar is seeking a calendaring legal assistant to join their growing firm! Litigation secretaries with strong docketing skills are also welcome to apply! This role will almost exclusively be focused on calendaring and docket management. A strong foundation of civil litigation in CA is required in order to calendar / docket effectively. Pay is contingent upon experience. The firm offers a hybrid schedule, but the calendaring legal assistant should be able to work in Del Mar (off High Bluff Drive!) three times per week. Please do not apply if you do not live in San Diego. Responsibilities of Role: + Calendaring for all 12 attorneys - this is most of the day! + Dates are pre-calculated in Law Toolbox (within Center Base software) so it’s not manual calendaring, but a knowledge of calendaring litigation deadlines is required. + Preparing depo notices, subpoenas, and appearance schedules. + Familiarity with pleadings is discovery is helpful (so when you look at the motion, you know what you are calendaring) Profile that would be a fit: + Solid understanding of CA civil codes & procedures, who has strong calendaring skills. + Team player, who is okay with reaching out when they don’t have enough work and offer to help others (and likewise will say “can someone take something from my load?” when they are overwhelmed). + Someone who takes work seriously but can laugh with others and has a sense of humor and easy-going personality. + Someone who wants to stay at a firm for a long time! They care about stability. Perks of Firm: + The now office manager did this job for many years! She is there to train. + They have 50 templates on iManage and thorough training notes – tons of resources! + They are currently remodeling their office, on one of the most expensive streets for real estate in the country! + Office serves the “best coffee in San Diego” (Seven Seas). They roast the beans the day before they send them to the office. + The firm does something fun together once a month (lunches, happy hours, etc.). + “We do not allow any yelling. If that happens, the attorney is in trouble!” – managing partner + “Your efforts are acknowledged and rewarded. The managing partner is a good example: he always says please and thank you. You won’t be asked to give 100% unless they are also giving 100% themselves.” – senior legal secretary + The office manager and senior legal secretary have been there for 16 years! Many staff members have strong tenure. Requirements • Minimum of one year experience as a Calendar/Docket Clerk or a similar Legal Assistant/Secretary role that required lots of calendaring/docketing. • Proficiency in CA civil litigation rules and procedures. • Experience in scheduling depositions. • Knowledge and understanding of the discovery process in litigation. • Ability to commute to Del Mar 3x/week. Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "SD Calendaring Legal Assistant" as the subject line. #SoCalRHL Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .