Legal Administrative Assistant

Location Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Compensation & Benefits Salary: $90K-$110K (some flexibility) Perks: Bonus and excellent benefits package Referral Fee: $1,000 (if your referral is hired) Role Details Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH after ramp-up period) Term: Permanent / Full-time Bachelor's Degree Required: No Job Description A medium-sized law firm is expanding its civil defense litigation team and seeking a highly experienced Litigation Legal Assistant. This is not an entry-level role; we require 8-10 years of hands‑on civil litigation experience. We are looking for a professional who understands the rhythm of litigation and can confidently support attorneys through motions, hearings, and trial preparation. If you take pride in your work and value precision, we invite you to apply and join a team that values confidence, consistency, and ownership. Requirements 8-10 years supporting civil litigation attorneys (defense experience strongly preferred; prior litigation secretary experience required) Advanced motion formatting (TOA/TOC), pleadings, and briefing support State and Federal e‑filing expertise, including Appellate experience Mastery of calendaring and litigation deadlines Exceptional attention to detail and organizational discipline Proactive mindset with the ability to spot issues before they become problems Professional judgment and the ability to anticipate attorney needs Excellent professional communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams #J-18808-Ljbffr