Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

If you're a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant looking for a firm where people build careers—not just jobs—this opportunity deserves your attention.

Our client is a highly respected Orange County litigation firm with a thriving commercial and employment practice, a strong reputation in the legal community, and a track record of retaining top talent. As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their collaborative team.

The firm continues to experience steady growth and is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy team of attorneys handling sophisticated litigation matters in state and federal courts.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, professional environment that offers long-term career stability, challenging work, and a supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling commercial and employment litigation matters
• Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• E-file documents in California State and Federal Courts
• Maintain attorney calendars and track litigation deadlines
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings
• Prepare TOAs, TOCs, exhibits, and litigation binders
• Manage case files and document organization
• Assist with trial preparation and related litigation support

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
• Strong experience with both California State and Federal Court procedures
• Advanced e-filing experience in state and federal courts
• Experience supporting commercial litigation, employment litigation, or other complex civil litigation matters
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a thriving and highly regarded Orange County litigation firm
• Sophisticated commercial and employment litigation practice
• Stable, growing firm with an excellent reputation in the legal community
• Supportive attorneys and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work with direct exposure to complex litigation matters
• Long-term career growth potential
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process

If you're an experienced litigation legal assistant seeking a stable firm, sophisticated work, and a team-oriented culture, we'd love to connect with you.

Submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com >

• At least 7 years of legal support experience, with substantial hands-on background in civil litigation.

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures in both state and federal courts.

• Demonstrated experience with e-filing, court submissions, and deadline-driven calendaring.

• Proficiency with legal document production, including advanced Microsoft Word formatting and table of authorities preparation.

• Familiarity with document management systems such as NetDocuments or similar legal file platforms.

• Ability to support multiple attorneys at once while staying organized, responsive, and attentive to detail.

• Strong communication skills and a confident, composed approach when working with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

This position is in office.

Submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com >