Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant

📍 Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA - Hybrid Schedule

💼 Full-time | 5+ years experience required

💰 Compensation: Competitive, with overtime eligibility

A premier litigation team is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support high-profile attorneys, paralegals, and trial teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a proactive and organized professional who thrives under pressure and takes pride in delivering meticulous legal support.

🔍 What You’ll Do:

• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Manage court filings in state and federal courts, including ECF e-filing
• Compile and organize hearing materials, exhibit binders, and courtesy copies
• Coordinate travel, prepare expense reports, and manage multiple attorney calendars
• Schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions while ensuring all logistics are covered
• Handle time entry, billing review, and file maintenance according to firm protocols
• Liaise with court personnel to clarify local rules and procedures
• Support attorneys and paralegals with trial preparation and occasional off-site trial support

💡 What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of litigation support experience within a law firm or legal department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with iManage or other DMS is a plus
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and filing platforms
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills; a calm, professional demeanor under pressure
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, work independently, and maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility to work overtime and travel for trial or arbitration support, as needed
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

If you're an experienced litigation assistant who values teamwork, precision, and the excitement of high-stakes litigation—this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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