Litigation Assistant | Pasadena | Civil Litigation Defense

About the role

A well-established boutique defense firm in Pasadena is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support attorneys in all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process litigation documents, including correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and discovery
• Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and trial dates
• Manage federal and state court filings, including electronic filing procedures (ECF / PACER)
• Assist with preparation of Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of civil litigation assistant experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and PDF software
• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Paralegal Certificate preferred, but not required

Pay

$60,000 - $75,000 annually

Schedule

7-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch

Benefits

• 100% employer paid medical and dental benefits for employees

The firm values team players who actively engage and contribute who are looking to grow their skills.