Litigation Legal Assistant

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Litigation Legal Assistant for a highly respected boutique civil litigation law firm. This is a fully onsite opportunity based in Los Angeles, California, with the potential for one designated remote day per week following a successful onboarding and training period.



POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys within a fast-paced civil litigation practice. This is a true Legal Assistant role focused on calendaring, court deadlines, filings, document preparation, and keeping attorneys organized and on track. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to independently manage competing priorities while supporting a busy litigation team.



PERKS:

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $85,000-$115,000 annually DOE, with top compensation available for highly experienced candidates
• Opportunity to join a growing and stable litigation firm with long-term career potential
• Collaborative team environment with strong administrative support and clear expectations
• Potential for a designated remote workday following approximately 120 days of successful onboarding and training
• Direct exposure to sophisticated civil litigation matters and experienced attorneys

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and litigation schedules to ensure timely completion of all case-related activities
• Monitor court dockets, filing requirements, and litigation timelines while maintaining compliance with court rules and procedures
• Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Coordinate court filings, service deadlines, meetings, depositions, and communications with court reporters, clients, and opposing counsel
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files while ensuring accuracy and completeness of records
• Provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys and assist with overflow work as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of litigation legal assistant experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment
• Strong knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, calendaring requirements, and litigation deadlines
• Experience managing multiple attorney schedules and competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal case management software, and state and federal e-filing systems
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, follow-through, and commitment to producing error-free work

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This opportunity offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $85,000-$115,000 depending on experience. Candidates with extensive litigation legal assistant experience supporting multiple attorneys may be considered toward the top of the compensation range. Additional benefits information will be provided during the interview process.

HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!



ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online.
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