Legal Assistant

iHire; Unincorporated Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Job summary

A civil litigation law firm in Chatsworth is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for their Insurance Defense Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with legal case management systems. Responsibilities include providing support to attorneys, preparing legal documents, and managing deadlines. The firm emphasizes work/life balance and offers a supportive environment. Competitive salary between $55,000 and $70,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation, preferably insurance defense.
• Experience assisting with trial preparation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys handling insurance defense matters.
• Prepare, format, and file pleadings and legal documents.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and court filings.
• Coordinate discovery, including preparation and responses.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Maintain and organize case files.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense Litigation

Chatsworth, CA

Law Offices of York and Wainfeld has partnered with iHire to reach top talent for their opening below. Check it out and apply today!

Our Chatsworth-based civil litigation law firm, specializing in Insurance Defense Litigation, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with 3–5 years of litigation experience to join our team. We are a collegial, family-friendly firm that values high-quality legal work while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant seeking long-term stability in a supportive and respectful environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys handling insurance defense matters
• Prepare, format, and file pleadings and legal documents
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and court filings (state and federal)
• Coordinate discovery, including preparation and responses
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and subpoenas
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation (insurance defense preferred)
• Experience assisting with trial preparation
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Professional, reliable, and team-oriented

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000 – $70,000 annually, depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Supportive, family-friendly workplace with an emphasis on work/life balance

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No