Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: LA - 90064

Salary/Payrate: $75-90k

Work Environment: Hybrid (#2 of days WFH)

Term: Contract (6 months with possible opportunity of conversion to full-time)

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: $500

Job Description

A well-established, nationally recognized litigation firm is a temp to perm Legal Assistants to support its Los Angeles office. This role will provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling a variety of civil litigation matters, including general liability, warranty, and construction-related cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is looking to grow within a respected and expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, format, and finalize a wide range of legal documents including correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs
• File and serve legal documents in California state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines
• Communicate professionally with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and deadlines
• Open and maintain case files, ensuring accurate organization of both physical and electronic documents
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and preparing trial materials
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for attorneys, depositions, and meetings
• Process vendor invoices, prepare check requests, and handle expense reimbursements
• Enter attorney time into the firm’s timekeeping system accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to support overall workflow and case management
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing, scanning, copying, and managing office supplies

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a civil litigation environment
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court procedures and rules
• Solid understanding of civil litigation processes, legal terminology, and court deadlines
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading and document formatting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and electronic filing systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload in a deadline-driven environment