Legal Practice Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Irvine is seeking a Litigation Practice Assistant to support attorneys and staff across civil litigation, with a focus on deadlines and accuracy. This full-time, on-site role requires 2 years of litigation support, proficiency in MS Office, and strong organization.

Responsibilities include filing, calendaring, discovery, and client coordination. Compensation ranges from $33.00 to $40.00 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, PTO, and a 401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation support experience.
• Knowledge of California state court filing procedures; federal filing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File documents electronically in California state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, court appearances, and client meetings.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document production.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, exhibit management, and document review.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and legal staff.
• Track litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and litigation teams.

Job description

Litigation Practice Assistant

Compensation: $33 - $40 per hour
Location: Irvine Spectrum Area, Irvine, CA
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site

LHH is partnering with a law firm in Irvine to recruit a Litigation Practice Assistant. This position supports attorneys and litigation staff throughout all phases of civil litigation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.

• File documents electronically in California state and federal courts.

• Maintain attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, court appearances, and client meetings.

• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document production.

• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.

• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, exhibit management, and document review.

• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and legal staff.

• Track litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and litigation teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation legal assistant, practice assistant, or related legal support experience preferred.

• Knowledge of California state court filing procedures; federal court filing experience is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software systems.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

• Professional demeanor and commitment to client service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Professional development and growth opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing litigation team and provide essential support on a variety of civil litigation matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Details: $33.00 to $44.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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