Senior Legal Assistant - Litigation

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and dependable Senior Legal Assistant to join our busy personal injury litigation team. This position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional who possesses technical expertise, strong litigation experience, and leadership qualities necessary to train and mentor junior team members. The Senior Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to attorneys while helping ensure cases are managed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with court rules, firm procedures, and deadlines. This is a hands‑on senior support role requiring someone who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, anticipate the needs of attorneys, and effectively manage competing priorities in a high‑volume litigation environment. Beyond technical experience, we are looking for someone with a positive, solutions‑oriented attitude who leads by example. The successful candidate must be approachable, patient, and willing to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other departments. The ability to work with different personalities, remain professional under pressure, and provide constructive guidance to less experienced staff is essential. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation, from filing through settlement, trial, and case closure. Prepare, draft, revise, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and trial‑related materials. Manage court filings, electronic filing and service, litigation calendars, and critical deadlines in compliance with applicable court rules and procedures. Assist with discovery, legal research, medical record reviews, document production, evidence organization, and trial preparation under attorney supervision. Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, attorney schedules, and other litigation‑related activities. Manage competing attorney assignments and high‑volume caseloads while maintaining accuracy, organization, and efficiency under pressure. Maintain organized case files, monitor case progression, and ensure accurate documentation within the firm’s case management systems. Review legal documents and correspondence for accuracy, completeness, proper formatting, and compliance with firm standards. Train, mentor, and support junior legal assistants by sharing knowledge, reviewing work, and providing guidance on procedures and best practices. Work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, clients, and outside parties while maintaining positive working relationships and professionalism. Assist with improving departmental procedures, workflows, and training materials while participating in team meetings and ongoing professional development. Additional Responsibilities: The duties listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the Firm, its attorneys, clients, and cases. Qualifications 10+ years of legal experience, including at least 3 years in personal injury litigation. Strong knowledge of California civil litigation, court rules, e‑filing, discovery, calendaring, and trial preparation. Advanced legal drafting, formatting, proofreading, and document preparation skills. Ability to support multiple attorneys, manage competing deadlines, and handle high‑volume caseloads. Experience training, mentoring, and supporting junior legal staff. Excellent communication, organization, problem‑solving, and time management skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with different personalities and remain professional under pressure. Positive attitude, dependable, adaptable, team‑oriented, and open to feedback. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, e‑filing, and case management software; Litify experience a plus. Associate or bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate highly preferred. Experience with complex litigation, trial preparation, and process improvements a plus. The target salary range for this role is: $90,000 - $100,000 What We Offer Competitive Compensation Work‑Life Balance Collaborative Team Environment Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations Our Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. The qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the role. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and employment. Applicants who require an accommodation are encouraged to contact our Human Resources Department. About Us: Great companies require one thing above all else: great people. It’s common to hear that companies are looking for team members, not employees. Others say it. We mean it. Part of that team mentality is understanding that one of us is never as smart as all of us. We constantly solicit suggestions for improvement for our team members, regardless of their title. At the same time, we work hard to develop leaders at all levels. As a law firm that provides professional services, we strive for a social climate that is rigorous while still being pleasant, light, and friendly. Our firm is a great place to work. We show our professionalism by our interactions with our clients and with each other. We are also a systems‑heavy business. Our emphasis on clear and detailed procedures empowers our team members to be fire prevention specialists instead of firefighters. We don’t manage problems; we work on system enhancement and system maintenance in order to prevent problems from happening in the first place. We employ people who have an innate desire to perform at 100 percent in all things. Out standard is perfection, and we strive to live up to that standard every day. That isn’t everyone, and that’s ok. But if you have a dedicated, give‑it‑your‑all attitude, we will give you everything else you need to be a successful member on an exceptional team. #J-18808-Ljbffr