Legal Assistant

Consultative Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal staffing agency in Los Angeles is seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Assistant to support their legal team. The role involves drafting legal documents, coordinating court filings, and managing attorney calendars. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, strong proficiency in MS Word, and excellent organizational skills. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience in a mid-to-large law firm.
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, including styles and formatting.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents.
• Coordinate court filings and e-filings.
• Manage attorney calendars via CompuLaw and Outlook.

Skills

Litigation experience

MS Word proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NetDocs

CompuLaw

Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC

Job description

We’re seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Assistant to support our legal team in our Los Angeles office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast‑paced environment while working closely with attorneys on a variety of litigation matters in State, Federal, and Bankruptcy courts.

What You’ll Do

• Drafting, proofreading, and finalizing legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, and discovery
• Coordinating court filings and e‑filings (State, Federal, and Bankruptcy)
• Managing attorney calendars via CompuLaw and Outlook
• Preparing binders and files for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Supporting client engagement, including drafting engagement letters and managing conflict checks
• Entering and managing timekeeping and billing for assigned timekeepers
• Processing attorney expense reports and providing overflow support as needed
• Maintaining strict confidentiality on all Firm and client matters

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience in a mid‑to‑large‑size law firm
• Strong proficiency in MS Word (including styles, TOC/TOA, redlining and formatting), Outlook, and basic Excel/PowerPoint
• Experience with NetDocs, CompuLaw, Best Authority, and Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC is a plus
• Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with NYSCEF and ECF/PACER e‑filing systems
• Understanding of legal terminology, court rules, billing practices, and basic e‑discovery concepts
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation

$85,000-$95,000 per year