Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)

Legal Assistant

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. Two 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 three 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