Legal Assistant (General Liability)

Newport Williams; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national litigation practice is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in civil litigation by preparing legal documents, managing calendars, and interacting with courts and clients. The position requires at least three years of legal assistant experience and strong organizational skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity for significant professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a legal assistant in a civil litigation environment.
• Familiarity with California state and federal court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and finalize a broad range of legal documents.
• File and serve documents in California federal and local courts.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule important meetings and deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of civil litigation processes

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

A national litigation practice is seeking Legal Assistants to join its Los Angeles office, supporting teams focused on general liability, warranty matters, and construction defect cases. The ideal candidates will deliver high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil matters. This role provides significant growth potential for individuals interested in engaging, challenging work within a collaborative and expanding organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, format, and finalize a broad range of documents, including correspondence, memoranda, discovery materials, pleadings, various motions, briefs, and other legal filings.
• File and serve documents in all California federal courts as well as local courts throughout the state.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Process vendor invoices and prepare related check requests.
• Complete and submit expense reimbursement forms.
• Manage attorney calendars by scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and deadlines.
• Open new matters and ensure proper organization of original documents and electronic files.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness scheduling, and drafting trial‑related materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, appointments, depositions, and other meetings for attorneys.
• Accurately and promptly enter billable time into the firm’s time‑keeping system.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced team environment, supporting attorneys and colleagues as needed.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, managing office supplies, answering phones, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• At least three years of experience as a legal assistant in a civil litigation environment.
• Familiarity with California state and federal court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation processes and legal terminology.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows‑based applications, internet research, and electronic filing/service platforms.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow instructions effectively.
• Capacity to exercise independent judgment in planning, organizing, and managing a varied workload.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services