Litigation Legal Assistant

A bit about us:

We're a respected California law firm dedicated to providing strategic, results-driven representation to employers across a broad range of labor and employment matters. Our attorneys work collaboratively in a fast-paced, supportive environment where professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional client service are at the core of everything we do. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented legal professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact for our clients.

Why join us?

• Join a collaborative team of experienced employment law professionals.
• Work on sophisticated employment defense matters for a diverse client base.
• Gain meaningful responsibility and direct involvement in every stage of litigation.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that values mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for long-term career advancement.
• This is an onsite position based in our Irvine, California office.

Job Details

We're looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our employment defense practice in Irvine, CA. This role is ideal for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting attorneys and helping keep an active litigation practice running efficiently.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of litigation secretary or legal secretary experience, preferably supporting employment defense matters, and will be comfortable handling case administration, calendaring, document preparation, filings, and day-to-day attorney support.

Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling employment defense matters.
Prepare, format, proofread, and revise pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents.
Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings.
E-file pleadings and other documents with California state and federal courts.
Assist with discovery organization, document production, and maintaining electronic and physical case files.
Prepare and organize documents and materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Maintain accurate case files and litigation databases.
Coordinate service of pleadings and other legal documents.
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and other parties.
Track case deadlines and ensure attorneys have necessary documents and reminders.
Assist attorneys with general administrative tasks and case management as needed.
Provide support across multiple active litigation matters in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
3+ years of litigation secretary or legal secretary experience, preferably within employment defense.
Strong understanding of California litigation procedures and court filings.
Experience with state and federal court e-filing systems.
Excellent calendaring, organization, and attention to detail.
Strong proofreading and document formatting skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple attorneys and active matters simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a legal team.

Location: Onsite - Irvine, CA

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