A nationally recognized litigation firm with a strong Los Angeles presence, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their fast-growing Warranty Litigation team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional ready to take ownership in a new and rapidly expanding practice area handling high-volume, high-quality litigation. 2 YEARS OF CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!
What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant:
- Support multiple attorneys with litigation-heavy administrative needs in a fast-paced environment
- Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, and correspondence
- File and serve legal documents in California State and Federal courts
- Maintain detailed and deadline-driven attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances and depositions
- Assist in trial prep, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics
- Process expense reports, check requests, and invoices
- Enter attorney time and maintain accurate records in the firm’s billing system
- Coordinate travel and manage logistics for attorneys and witnesses
- Answer phones, manage files (physical and digital), and perform general office duties
Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant:
- At least 3 years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation
- Familiarity with California court rules and electronic filing systems
- Solid knowledge of civil procedure, especially pleadings and motions practice
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in MS Office and court filing platforms
- A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and can work independently
- In-office availability in Los Angeles
Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant:
- Experience with warranty litigation or consumer product law
- Prior experience anchoring a new or growing legal team
- Experience supporting high-volume litigation dockets