Defense Litigation Legal Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy medical malpractice litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys being an integral part of a collaborative litigation team. Schedule: Hybrid, with regular in-office attendance required. Salary : Between $65,000-$80,000; Depending on experience Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy medical malpractice litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys being an integral part of a collaborative litigation team. Schedule: Hybrid, with regular in-office attendance required. Salary : Between $65,000-$80,000; Depending on experience Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice matters. Manage attorney calendars, court dates, depositions, meetings, deadlines, and other case-related scheduling. Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents. Assist with state and federal court filings and maintain familiarity with applicable court procedures and deadlines. Coordinate depositions, hearings, client meetings, and trial preparation. Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and support document management needs. Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members. Assist with time entry, billing, expenses, and other administrative responsibilities as needed. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm environment. Prior experience supporting medical malpractice litigation strongly preferred; comparable defense litigation experience may also be considered. Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, calendaring, and court filing requirements. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; experience with document management, billing, and PDF software preferred. Excellent proofreading, written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals. This position offers a hybrid work schedule combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting Benefits Information Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM) #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Hill Staffing Group