Legal Assistant

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support its litigation team in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business litigation and demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills. This role offers a collaborative work environment and is a great opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience as a legal assistant in business litigation.
• In-depth understanding of court rules and legal procedures.
• Proficient in e-filing with state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain litigation calendars and calculate deadlines.
• Organize and maintain case files according to established conventions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Pro

Job description

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Addison Group is hiring for a full time, direct hire position for a mid-sized, full-service law firm for a Legal Assistant to join its collaborative litigation team in the Orange County office. The firm is proud of its culture—built on shared values, principles, and practices that guide how team members interact with each other, clients, and the broader legal community.

We’re looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and enjoys being part of a supportive and driven team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience as a legal assistant in business litigation (preferred).
• In-depth understanding of court rules, legal procedures, and terminology.
• Proficient in e-filing with both state and federal courts.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Pro, and legal document management tools.
• Experience with legal databases, e-discovery tools, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with top-tier proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Team player with a positive and professional attitude.
• Notary certification is a plus.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Draft and format correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and discovery-related documents.
• Review and proofread all outgoing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain litigation calendars and calculate deadlines based on applicable court rules.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal appointments.
• E-file legal documents with state and federal courts.
• Organize and maintain case files according to established naming and profiling conventions.
• Assist with document productions, including Bates labeling, redactions, and indexing.
• Support billing processes including time entry and review of pre-bills and invoices.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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