Dynamic Litigation Legal Assistant — Growth, Great Benefits

Macdonald & Cody, LLP; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 81,691,680 - 114,616,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual attire

Work-life balance

No overtime

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

401k matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Macdonald & Cody, LLP is seeking an energetic, dedicated litigation legal assistant to join our firm. The role requires 3+ years of civil litigation support in a fast-paced environment, with experience in case intake, managing deadlines, and filing or serving documents in CA superior, federal, and appellate courts.

The ideal candidate is self-starting, communicates effectively with clients and insurance carriers, and is comfortable with trial preparation, designation processes, and depositions.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of civil litigation support experience.
• Self-starter with a hit-the-ground-running work ethic.
• Experience with case intake/opening and managing deadlines.
• Familiarity with filing and service in CA superior, federal and appellate courts.
• Knowledge of expert designation, deposition process, and trial‑triggered deadlines.
• Comfortable with client/insurance carrier contact via email/phone.

Responsibilities

• Support civil litigation team with case intake and opening.
• Track and manage attorney deadlines and court dates.
• File and serve pleadings in California and federal courts; comply with rules.
• Assist with trial prep, including motions in limine and exhibit binders.
• Coordinate with clients and insurance carriers as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Deadline management

Case intake

Filing & service

Trial preparation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Macdonald & Cody, LLP is seeking an energetic, dedicated litigation legal assistant to join our firm. The role requires 3+ years of civil litigation support in a fast-paced environment, with experience in case intake, managing deadlines, and filing or serving documents in CA superior, federal, and appellate courts.

The ideal candidate is self-starting, communicates effectively with clients and insurance carriers, and is comfortable with trial preparation, designation processes, and depositions.