Temporary Compliance Paralegal

Strategic Legal Practices, APC (SLP) is a leading plaintiff-side consumer protection litigation firm headquartered in Century City, Los Angeles. We specialize in lemon law and consumer advocacy, fighting on behalf of clients against some of the largest manufacturers in the country. With over 100 team members across legal, operations, data, and client services, SLP moves fast, litigates aggressively, and wins. This is not a traditional administrative role. The Legal Case Manager / Executive Assistant provides direct operational and litigation support to a Partner of the firm, functioning as a critical extension of Partner-level leadership on active consumer protection matters. The right candidate brings legal case management expertise, precise deadline discipline, and a high-output work ethic to a demanding, fast-paced environment.

This role requires someone who can own their workload without hand-holding - drafting professional legal correspondence, managing complex court calendars, tracking multi‑deadline litigation timelines, and keeping cases moving from filing through resolution.

Litigation & Case Management

Serve as the primary case management resource for the Partner on all active litigation matters, tracking case status from inception through resolution.

Monitor court dockets daily and maintain a master litigation calendar covering all deadlines, hearings, depositions, CMCs, MSJ deadlines, and statutory lemon law timelines.

Draft, prepare, and coordinate e‑filing of pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and related litigation documents.

Maintain organized, audit‑ready electronic case files and trial preparation materials.

Executive & Administrative Support

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure court filing deadlines are met without exception - proactively flagging conflicts or risks well in advance.

Uphold firm documentation standards and support compliance workflows as directed.

High‑volume, production‑oriented role with clear caseload benchmarks and quality standards.

Daily interaction with attorneys and legal staff; Occasional overtime may be required during peak periods or to meet critical deadlines.

Strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client and legal information is required at all times.

3-5 years of experience in a law firm as a legal assistant, case manager, paralegal, or executive assistant - law firm experience is non‑negotiable.

Demonstrated experience managing litigation deadlines and court calendars in a high‑volume environment.

Proficiency drafting legal correspondence, pleadings, and litigation support documents.

Strong Microsoft Outlook calendaring and scheduling skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Professional discretion when handling confidential client and litigation matters.

Experience in consumer protection, lemon law, personal injury, or civil litigation.

Familiarity with California state and federal court e‑filing procedures (CM/ECF, One Legal).

Experience with case management software or legal docketing platforms.

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

Short‑Term, Long‑Term Disability & Life Insurance - Financial protection for life’s unexpected events.

Generous Paid Time Off - Ample time to rest, recharge, and take care of personal matters.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential resources for personal and professional support.

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