Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Los Angeles, California

Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $90,000 - $115,000 per year

Schedule: Hybrid

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client: Addison Group is actively collaborating with a well-established organization to recruit an exceptional Litigation Legal Assistant. Our client values high-level organizational execution, seamless administrative delivery, and a collaborative work atmosphere.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to deliver high-tier administrative and workflow support across a dynamic legal team. In this capacity, you will manage operational priorities, ensure strict adherence to deadlines, and assist with document preparation while upholding rigorous standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level operational and administrative assistance across the legal department to maintain smooth workflow efficiency.
• Draft, review, format, and organize a broad range of formal legal files, written communications, and routine reports.
• Manage master calendars by arranging appointments, depositions, key deadlines, and team meetings.
• Systematize digital and physical record systems to ensure information is cataloged accurately and easily accessible.
• Monitor critical timelines, track pending legal actions, and follow up proactively on deliverable milestones.
• Facilitate internal administrative processes and assist with the end-to-end preparation of legal submittals.
• Oversee basic accounting support, including processing expense filings, tracking time entries, and assisting with monthly billing tasks.
• Act as an articulate primary contact for incoming communications from external partners, clients, and cross-departmental staff.
• Execute database updates, custom reporting, routine filing tasks, and ad-hoc operational requests.
• Partner with internal divisions to refine daily procedures and enhance administrative productivity.
• Offer coverage for team members during peak periods and contribute to specialized operational initiatives.
• Exercise elevated discretion, sound business judgment, and absolute privacy when managing sensitive legal records.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of administrative experience operating within a legal environment.
• Direct background supporting litigation workflows is required.
• Post-secondary degree preferred, though equivalent professional experience is accepted.
• Strong technical aptitude using standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PDF editing platforms.
• Familiarity with digital document management platforms and corporate scheduling systems.
• Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple operational tracks while maintaining high standards of written and verbal communication.
• Acute focus on accuracy and quality control in all deliverables.
• Proven track record of managing competing priorities in deadline-sensitive environments.
• Composed, professional presence with an uncompromised commitment to handling restricted materials.
• Self-motivated work ethic with equal proficiency in autonomous work and collaborative settings.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.