Job Description

Location : Irvine, CA
Salary : $90,000 - $95,000/year
Schedule : Hybrid (4 remote workdays/month)

The Legal Assistant is a critical member of the litigation team, providing high-level administrative and organizational support to multiple litigation attorneys. This role ensures the smooth and efficient management of legal cases by assisting with document preparation, case coordination, scheduling, and communication with clients and court officials.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive legal matters with discretion.

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Electronically file documents with courts, ensuring compliance with state and federal procedures
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors
• Manage attorneys' calendars and coordinate court dates, depositions, and meetings
• Schedule and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters
• Prepare expense reports and manage billing documentation
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks
• Perform ad-hoc administrative assignments as needed

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience, preferably supporting multiple attorneys in a mid-size or large law firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with legal document management systems (e.g., iManage)
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and litigation processes
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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