Litigation Assistant - Newport Beach, CA

Job Description

Job Description

LHH is partnering with a respected law firm seeking a Junior Litigation Assistant to support its busy litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in legal support while gaining hands-on experience with litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and legal staff.
• Prepare and proofread routine legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Assist with court filings, including California state court e-filing.
• Track deadlines and submit documents for docketing.
• Organize and maintain case files and litigation documents.
• Assist with trial and arbitration preparation.
• Prepare spreadsheets, charts, binders, and other case-related materials.
• Coordinate attorney travel and manage time-entry support.
• Utilize document management and case management systems, including NetDocuments and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certificate is a plus.
• 1+ year of litigation legal assistant or junior paralegal experience preferred.
• Familiarity with California court e-filing procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule with one remote day per week after 90 days onsite in the beginning in Newport Beach, CA.
• Pay: This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $55,000 to $65,000 annual salary and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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