Legal Assistant

Newport Williams; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Williams is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to jump into active cases from day one in a fast-paced firm environment.

You will handle document creation, e-filing across state and federal courts, manage depositions and trials, and provide comprehensive attorney support. Candidates should have 8+ years in litigation, a paralegal credential or equivalent, and strong research and case-management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of litigation experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with hybrid paralegal skills.
• BA/BS degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent relevant experience in a litigation law firm.
• Extensive knowledge of California state and federal court rules and procedures, plus e-filing.
• Hands-on trial and deposition experience.
• E-discovery experience, with working knowledge of DISCO, Relativity, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, PACER, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Advanced Word formatting skills.
• Strong research skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A technically inclined, motivated, outstanding multitasker who works well independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare discovery shells, tables, and transmittal letters; proof and cite check; assemble declarations and exhibits; handle filing and service, including e-filing in all courts (state, federal, and appellate) from start to finish, including TOAs and TOCs.
• Assist with document reviews and productions, search databases, and pull and organize documents for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Gather and organize client information, keep clients updated, create and maintain the case file, and track filings.
• Schedule and set up conference calls and video meetings, communicate with court personnel, help create PowerPoints and other demonstrative aids, and assist in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Research skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Time management

Education

BA/BS degree

Paralegal Certificate

Equivalent experience

Tools

DISCO

Relativity

Westlaw

PACER

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Our client, a litigation firm, is looking for a sharp, self-driven Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant who can jump into active cases from day one. This is not a training role. We need someone who knows the work and can run with it independently.

What You’ll Do

• Document creation and finalization: Prepare discovery shells, tables, and transmittal letters; proof and cite check; assemble declarations and exhibits; handle filing and service, including e-filing in all courts (state, federal, and appellate) from start to finish, including TOAs and TOCs
• Document management: Assist with document reviews and productions, search databases, and pull and organize documents for depositions, hearings, and trials
• Case intake and management: Gather and organize client information, keep clients updated, create and maintain the case file, and track filings
• Attorney support: Schedule and set up conference calls and video meetings, communicate with court personnel, help create PowerPoints and other demonstrative aids, and assist in preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials

What You Bring

• Minimum of 8 years of litigation experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with hybrid paralegal skills
• BA/BS degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent relevant experience in a litigation law firm
• Extensive knowledge of California state and federal court rules and procedures, plus e-filing
• Hands-on trial and deposition experience
• E-discovery experience, with working knowledge of DISCO, Relativity, or similar platforms
• Proficiency with Westlaw, PACER, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
• Advanced Word formatting skills
• Strong research skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• A technically inclined, motivated, outstanding multitasker who works well independently