Impactful Litigation Practice Assistant – On-Site Irvine

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Irvine is seeking a Litigation Practice Assistant to support attorneys and staff across civil litigation, with a focus on deadlines and accuracy. This full-time, on-site role requires 2 years of litigation support, proficiency in MS Office, and strong organization.

Responsibilities include filing, calendaring, discovery, and client coordination. Compensation ranges from $33.00 to $40.00 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, PTO, and a 401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation support experience.
• Knowledge of California state court filing procedures; federal filing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File documents electronically in California state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, court appearances, and client meetings.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document production.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, exhibit management, and document review.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and legal staff.
• Track litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and litigation teams.

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Irvine is seeking a Litigation Practice Assistant to support attorneys and staff across civil litigation, with a focus on deadlines and accuracy. This full-time, on-site role requires 2 years of litigation support, proficiency in MS Office, and strong organization.

Responsibilities include filing, calendaring, discovery, and client coordination. Compensation ranges from $33.00 to $40.00 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, PTO, and a 401(k)