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Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)

Trueline

A nationally recognized litigation firm with a strong Los Angeles presence, is seeking a  Legal Assistant to join their fast-growing Warranty Litigation team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional ready to take ownership in a new and rapidly expanding practice area handling high-volume, high-quality litigation. 2 YEARS OF CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant:

  • Support multiple attorneys with litigation-heavy administrative needs in a fast-paced environment
  • Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, and correspondence
  • File and serve legal documents in California State and Federal courts
  • Maintain detailed and deadline-driven attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances and depositions
  • Assist in trial prep, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics
  • Process expense reports, check requests, and invoices
  • Enter attorney time and maintain accurate records in the firm's billing system
  • Coordinate travel and manage logistics for attorneys and witnesses
  • Answer phones, manage files (physical and digital), and perform general office duties

Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant:

  • At least 3 years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation
  • Familiarity with California court rules and electronic filing systems
  • Solid knowledge of civil procedure, especially pleadings and motions practice
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in MS Office and court filing platforms
  • A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and can work independently
  • In-office availability in Los Angeles

Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant:

  • Experience with warranty litigation or consumer product law
  • Prior experience anchoring a new or growing legal team
  • Experience supporting high-volume litigation dockets

Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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