Legal Assistant - General Liability Defense & Civil Litigation

Solomon Page; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in El Segundo, CA to support a busy general liability defense practice. The role emphasizes managing litigation calendars, coordinating attorney schedules, and handling filings and discovery from inception through case activity.

The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of independent work while collaborating with attorneys and the legal team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant in general liability or civil litigation.
• Strong understanding of litigation process and terminology.
• Experience with discovery requests, serving and responding.
• Experience filing and serving motions and related documents.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to attorneys.
• Manage complex litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Prepare and coordinate initial and responsive discovery.
• Prepare, file, and serve motions and related documents.
• Coordinate depositions, meetings, hearings, and case events.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure attorneys are aware of requirements.
• E-file and serve documents through court systems.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist with general litigation workflow and admin tasks.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendaring

Discovery handling

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

E-filing systems

Court filing systems

Job description

Our client, a law firm in El Segundo, CA, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its busy general liability defense practice. This position is ideal for a legal professional with solid civil litigation experience who is comfortable managing litigation deadlines, coordinating attorney schedules, and handling filings and discovery from inception through ongoing case activity.The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and the broader legal team. You must have a strong general liability defense/civil litigation background and be comfortable taking ownership of the day-to-day details that keep active litigation matters moving. The ability to anticipate attorney needs, stay ahead of deadlines, and quickly learn the firm's workflow will be important.

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Type: Temp-to-Hire / Potential Direct Hire
• Pay Rate: $35-38/hour

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to attorneys handling general liability defense matters.
• Manage complex litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, meetings, depositions, and other case events.
• Prepare and coordinate initial discovery and responsive discovery, including serving and responding to discovery requests.
• Prepare, file, and serve motions and related litigation documents.
• Assist with preparation of responsive pleadings and initial discovery.
• Coordinate depositions, meetings, hearings, and other litigation-related events.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and case files.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure attorneys are aware of upcoming court and case requirements.
• E-file and serve documents through applicable court and service systems.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties as appropriate.
• Assist with general litigation workflow and administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant supporting general liability defense or civil litigation attorneys.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and related terminology.
• Hands-on experience with discovery, including serving and responding to discovery.
• Experience filing and serving motions and other litigation documents.
• Experience preparing or assisting with responsive pleadings and initial discovery.
• Strong calendaring and deadline-management skills.
• Experience scheduling depositions, meetings, hearings, and other case-related events.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a legal team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.