Late-Shift Litigation Legal Assistant (Remote After Training)

Orionplacement; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote after training

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Confidential Employer in California is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys through the litigation process. You will prepare, format, and file documents in state and federal courts while managing calendars and deadlines.

Initial in-office training in Irvine is required, with a fully remote schedule after 30 days. Strong MS Office skills and 2+ years of relevant experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Litigation Legal Secretary.
• Experience with state and federal court e-filing, litigation calendaring, and court procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple attorneys.
• Labor and employment litigation experience preferred, but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout the litigation process, from case initiation through resolution.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and electronically file legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Manage litigation calendars, track critical deadlines, and research applicable court rules.
• Prepare tables of authorities, organize exhibits, and handle redactions and Bates stamping.
• Coordinate with attorneys and legal teams to keep cases organized and moving forward.
• Assist with time entries, scheduling, travel arrangements, and other administrative needs.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Confidential Employer in California is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys through the litigation process. You will prepare, format, and file documents in state and federal courts while managing calendars and deadlines.

Initial in-office training in Irvine is required, with a fully remote schedule after 30 days. Strong MS Office skills and 2+ years of relevant experience are essential for success.