Litigation Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, e-file, serve, and manage litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and proofs of service while maintaining organized electronic files and version control within cloud-based systems
• Manage calendaring and scheduling for hearings, deadlines, depositions, mediations, IMEs, client meetings, and attorney conferences while coordinating with vendors and proactively tracking upcoming deadlines and appearances
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and collaborate closely with attorneys and paralegals to support case progression, maintain organized case files, and ensure clear team communication through chat-based platforms

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of California court procedures, including CCP deadlines, e-filing, and litigation document formatting
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys while managing deadlines, priorities, and case-related tasks in an organized and collaborative environment
• Comfortable working with cloud-based technology and learning new systems quickly; experience with case management transitions is a plus
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred

Qualifications

Competitive compensation based on experience
12 paid holidays annually
10 paid vacation days annually
6 paid sick days annually
Medical insurance
401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match

Benefits & Perks

• Regular firm events including happy hours, team building activities, and holiday celebrations
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Pay

$30 - $35 hourly

Schedule

Not specified