Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support our client law firm based in Los Angeles, California. This role will support attorneys in civil litigation, including insurance defense and labor & employment matters. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining on-site and remote work after initial training.

Responsibilities :

• Perform e-filing duties for both state and federal courts, utilizing tools like First Legal and direct court filing systems as needed.
• Prepare and format legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, and tables of authorities / contents.
• Collaborate with other legal assistants to access and adapt existing templates for document preparation.
• Assist with light trial preparation tasks, coordinating with paralegals for more complex needs.
• Manage case files and documentation using Office software and iManage tools.
• Maintain accurate calendars for court deadlines and attorney schedules.
• Support attorneys in handling civil litigation tasks, including insurance defense and labor & employment matters.
• Ensure compliance with court filing procedures and document formatting requirements.
• Proven experience in e-filing for state and federal courts.
• Proficiency in preparing and formatting legal documents, including pleadings and discovery.
• Familiarity with civil litigation processes, particularly insurance defense and labor & employment.
• Strong skills in Office applications and document management systems like iManage.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to adapt to hybrid work environments, including on-site and remote setups.
• Previous experience in calendar management and court filing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in legal document preparation.