Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

ALKAR Human Resources; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALKAR Human Resources is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support litigation attorneys in California. You will prepare pleadings, manage attorney calendars, and ensure timely filing and service of documents in state courts.

The ideal candidate has civil litigation experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Word, Outlook, and document management systems. This role requires meticulous organization and the ability to handle confidential client records with discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Knowledge of California court rules, filing procedures, and legal terminology.
• Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other legal correspondence.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing and service procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and appointments.
• Electronically file and serve documents in California state courts.
• Organize, maintain, and update litigation case files and confidential client records.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, and document production.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Monitor important deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys.

Skills

Legal experience

Civil litigation

California rules

E-filing

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Document management systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and appointments.
• Electronically file and serve documents in California state courts.
• Organize, maintain, and update litigation case files and confidential client records.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, and document production.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Monitor important deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous legal assistant experience, preferably in civil litigation.
• Knowledge of California court rules, filing procedures, and legal terminology.
• Experience preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other legal correspondence.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing and service procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.