Legal Assistant

A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys within its Commercial Litigation practice in Irvine. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who is comfortable managing complex administrative responsibilities, court filings, and litigation-related workflows in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities - Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys and legal professionals - Draft, revise, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence and other legal documents - Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including coordinating logistics and assembling witness, trial, and exhibit binders - Monitor court notices and case activity through PACER and applicable federal and state court filing systems - Prepare exhibits and supporting materials for electronic filings - Coordinate calendars, meetings, appointments, travel, and other scheduling needs - Organize and maintain electronic and physical matter files while safeguarding original client documents - Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, vendors, and internal departments - Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion - Ensure documents and work product are accurate, polished, and completed within required deadlines Qualifications - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment - Prior litigation experience is required - Strong knowledge of electronic court filing procedures, including PACER and ECF - Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including redlining, document comparison, complex formatting, hyperlinks, and creation and editing of Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities - Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms - Experience with programs such as Adobe, Best Authority, DocuSign, PDF tools, Dropbox, virtual data rooms, and eFiling platforms is preferred - Familiarity with document management systems - Excellent proofreading, editing, organizational, and document-production skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, staff, management, and clients - Ability to prioritize competing assignments, follow detailed instructions, and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion Compensation $95,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation Legal Assistant looking to join a sophisticated legal environment and provide high-level support on commercial litigation matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr