Litigation Legal Assistant

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing forward-thinking law firm handling sophisticated business and commercial litigation matters
• Work alongside experienced attorneys across commercial employment real estate intellectual property and trust and estate litigation
• Become a valued member of a collaborative team where your expertise initiative and attention to detail make a real impact
• Gain exposure to diverse challenging cases while strengthening your litigation support skills
• Enjoy a supportive people-first culture that embraces professional development innovation and long-term career growth
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package flexible paid time off 401(k) wellness programs and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
• Enjoy overtime eligibility in a full-time position

Location:

Irvine CA (Orange County) Full-time on-site opportunity in a professional collaborative office environment.

Note:

Candidates must have 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm preferably supporting commercial/business employment real estate intellectual property or estate/trust litigation. Candidates whose experience is limited to personal injury family law or immigration will not be considered.

About Us

We are a growing full-service business law firm that combines sophisticated legal work with a collaborative people-first culture. Our attorneys and legal professionals work together to deliver exceptional client service while embracing innovation modern technology and continuous improvement. We believe talented professionals deserve meaningful work supportive colleagues and opportunities to build lasting careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide essential litigation support to attorneys and paralegals handling a variety of sophisticated civil and commercial matters
• Prepare proofread format and finalize pleadings correspondence and court documents
• Handle electronic filing in state and federal courts using CM/ECF and applicable state filing portals
• Manage attorney calendars court dates discovery deadlines motion deadlines and trial schedules
• Coordinate depositions mediations arbitrations hearings and other litigation proceedings
• Organize case files exhibits court filings and supporting legal documentation
• Prepare trial notebooks hearing binders exhibits witness materials and other trial preparation documents
• Coordinate with court reporters vendors clients and other litigation professionals
• Assist attorneys with document preparation including handwritten drafts and dictated notes when needed
• Maintain organized electronic case files using document management systems
• Monitor deadlines and proactively communicate upcoming priorities to attorneys
• Accurately record billable and non-billable time daily

Qualifications

• 2 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm
• Experience supporting business/commercial employment real estate intellectual property or estate/trust litigation
• Hands-on experience with state and federal court e-filing systems
• Strong docketing calendaring and litigation deadline management skills
• Experience preparing pleadings court filings and litigation correspondence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Outlook
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and paralegals with different working styles
• Excellent proofreading organization communication and multitasking skills
• Comfortable learning new legal technology software and AI-assisted tools
• Experience with NetDocs or similar document management systems preferred
• Ability to independently prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll join a team that values your contributions and recognizes the important role legal professionals play in successful litigation. Our environment offers interesting work collaborative colleagues modern resources and meaningful opportunities to grow. If youre organized adaptable and passionate about supporting exceptional legal work wed love to hear from you.

JPC-2489

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 2 yrs of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm. Must have commercial/business employment real estate IP or estate/trust litigation exp.

Submission Email: Deb & Jennifer - ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

Litigation Legal Assistant supporting business/commercial employment real estate IP and estate/trust litigation. Requires 3 years of relevant law firm experience including state/federal e-filing and deadline management. Irvine on-site; no PI family law or immigration-only backgrounds.

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