Legal Assistant | Litigation | 147966

Mission Recruiting is excited to present a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded plaintiff-side trial boutique law firm in Los Angeles CA. Its a chance to play a critical part in trial preparation and litigation strategy from day one.

Why This Role Matters:

At this firm every case is treated with a trial-first mindset. With a selective caseload attorneys and paralegals work closely as a cohesive team giving you meaningful exposure to every phase of litigation. As the Legal Assistant you will be instrumental in building trial binders managing discovery coordinating logistics and ensuring the smooth operation of the litigation process.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Manage litigation calendars including depositions mediations hearings and client meetings
• Coordinate court reporters experts and interpreters
• Prepare file and serve litigation documents (e-filing physical); update Proofs of Service
• Organize trial and discovery binders (physical and digital) for trial-ready presentation
• Scan index and maintain document files; manage incoming correspondence
• Assist with Discovery to Display preparation turning discovery into trial-ready exhibits
• Coordinate client meetings travel and lodging
• Provide partner support: event registrations MCLE conferences and logistics
• Support focus groups mock trials and trial prep logistics
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis or Westlaw
• Help with subpoenas discovery and other litigation-support tasks

Who You Are:

• 310 years of litigation experience (plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred)
• Experienced in calendaring e-filing and preparing trial binders
• Organized detail-oriented and proactive in managing deadlines
• Strong writing research and communication skills
• *Comfortable interacting with clients experts and court personnel
• Proficient in LexisNexis or Westlaw

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary: $75000 $85000 DOE
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• 70% employer-paid health dental & vision insurance
• 8 paid holidays
• Accruing PTO / sick days
• Paid MCLE and state bar dues (if applicable)
• Professional development & mentorship
• Collaborative trial-focused culture with close partner interaction

Work Schedule & Location:

• Full-time in-office (MondayFriday) in Los Angeles
• High in-office presence to support the firms hands-on trial-team model

Make a difference and get trial experience!

Salary Range: $75000 $85000

Reference: 147966