Legal Assistant

Jobtailor; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys on CA litigation matters. The role emphasizes e-filing, calendar management, and document preparation across multiple matters.

You will file state and federal court documents, maintain deadlines, and format pleadings while coordinating with teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e-filing.
• Experience with litigation calendaring and deadline tracking.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and CCC Macros is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with CA litigation matters
• Prepare and file state and federal court filings, including e‑filings
• Manage litigation calendaring and deadlines in accordance with court rules
• Assist with pleadings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities
• Proofread and format legal documents and correspondence
• Provide administrative and litigation support across multiple matters and teams

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

iManage

Adobe Acrobat Pro

CCC Macros

CompuLaw

Best Authority

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with CA litigation matters
• Prepare and file state and federal court filings, including e‑filings
• Manage litigation calendaring and deadlines in accordance with court rules
• Assist with pleadings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities
• Proofread and format legal documents and correspondence
• Provide administrative and litigation support across multiple matters and teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e‑filing
• Experience with litigation calendaring and deadline tracking
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast‑paced environment
• Familiarity with CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and CCC Macros is a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in litigation support, including preparation and filing of court documents, managing litigation calendars, and proficiency in document management systems. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in a fast‑paced legal environment.