West LA Labor & Employment - Litigation Assistant

West LA Litigation Assistant - Labor & Employment

A respected Labor & Employment law firm is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support a team of attorneys in its Century City office. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with 3-5+ years of litigation experience who enjoys managing deadlines, preparing court filings, coordinating calendars, and keeping cases moving efficiently through all phases of litigation.This firm offers a collaborative team environment, sophisticated employment litigation matters, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys while continuing to grow your litigation skillset. Perks include competitive benefits, a health and wellness stipend and provided parking. Interested Litigation Assistant candidates should submit their resume for immediate and confidential consideration.

Litigation Assistant Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings.
• Handle California State and Federal Court e-filings.
• Assist with case management, trial preparation, and maintaining case files.
• Communicate with clients, courts, vendors, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of litigation secretary or litigation assistant experience.
• Knowledge of California State and Federal Court procedures and e-filing.
• Strong Microsoft Word, document formatting, and proofreading skills.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.