Legal Assistant - Litigation

Legal Assistant – Litigation

A respected law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support its busy Litigation practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals, and can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, compare, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other documents.
• Perform document conversions, PDF manipulation, scanning, and electronic file management.
• Electronically file and serve litigation documents in state, federal, and appellate courts nationwide.
• Maintain and monitor litigation calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, briefing schedules, and other key dates.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files, pleadings, and supporting documentation.
• Review, edit, and finalize attorney and paralegal time entries and assist with client billing.
• Coordinate attorney and client meetings, depositions, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Provide general administrative and legal support, including calendar management and routine correspondence.

Qualifications

Required:

• Strong proofreading, grammar, and document formatting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Familiarity with iManage and InTapp software.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, professionalism, and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $48,000 - $91,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

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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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.