Pasadena Litigation Assistant

About the role

Join a well-respected defense firm specializing in Public Entity Defense as a Litigation Legal Assistant supporting a busy litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking initiative while working closely with attorneys through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with litigation matters, including drafting and preparing correspondence, pleadings, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and manage calendars for hearings, depositions, trials, meetings, and all related deadlines.
• Handle state and federal court filings, including electronic filing procedures, while ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Prepare and organize discovery, exhibits, and case files with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Word features, including creating and formatting Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Leverage Microsoft Office Suite and Foxit PDF to produce polished legal documents and maintain case documentation.
• Work independently and collaboratively as a proactive team member with strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation legal assistant experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules, e-filing procedures, and discovery
• Self-starter mentality with exceptional attention to detail