Litigation Assistant

Adams-; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid parking

100% employer-paid medical benefits

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Employer-paid parking

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a well-established California civil litigation firm to place an experienced Litigation Assistant in a temp-to-hire role.

You will support two attorneys handling active insurance defense matters, manage calendars, prepare and file court documents, and coordinate with courts, clients, and vendors throughout all phases of litigation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation assistant or legal secretary experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, calendaring, and filing requirements.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and litigation support technology.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to two attorneys handling active insurance defense matters.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate electronic filings and filing confirmations.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness coordination, and document organization.
• Draft and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Maintain case files and document management systems.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, experts, and vendors.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from inception through trial.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Court rules & filings

Multiple-attorney support

MS Office proficiency

Document management

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Worldox

Job description

Salary: USD30 - USD43 per hour

Location: California

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a well-established and highly regarded civil litigation law firm in California, seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join their team. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with a collaborative firm known for its low turnover, long-tenured employees, and team-oriented culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to two attorneys handling active insurance defense matters.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with court rules and procedures.
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate electronic filings and maintain filing confirmations.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness coordination, and document organization.
• Draft and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Maintain case files and document management systems.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, experts, and vendors.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from inception through trial.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of civil litigation assistant/legal secretary experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, calendaring, and filing requirements.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and litigation support technology.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Trial preparation and trial support experience.
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Worldox.
• Experience using calendaring software for litigation deadline management.
• Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated longevity and stability in prior employment.

Why Join This Firm?

• Established and respected litigation practice.
• Heavy trial environment offering challenging and engaging work.
• Supportive team structure with dedicated paralegal resources.
• Low employee turnover and strong tenure among staff.
• Collaborative and approachable office culture.
• New attorney growth creating long-term opportunity.
• 100% employer-paid employee medical benefits.
• Generous 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Employer-paid parking.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity in a growing office.