Litigation Assistant (Amlaw 100) DTLA

Adams & Martin Group; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Downtown Los Angeles seeks an experienced Litigation Assistant to support attorneys across multiple practice areas with legal documents, filings, case administration, calendaring, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal support experience, strong e-filing knowledge, and advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook, plus familiarity with document management systems such as iManage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal support experience, preferably in litigation and corporate law.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court e-filing procedures and court rules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; experience with document management systems (iManage preferred).
• Excellent legal drafting, proofreading, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and process legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, reports, and other legal documents.
• Prepare engagement letters, invoices, new client/matter forms, expense reports, and case administration materials.
• Handle state and federal court e-filings and maintain compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Manage calendaring, docketing, depositions, mediations, meetings, and conferences.
• Maintain electronic and physical client files and document management systems.
• Coordinate document production, filing, mailing, and other administrative workflows.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and third-party vendors.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate client and case information.

Skills

Legal support experience

E-filing procedures

MS Word & Outlook

Document management systems (iManage)

Drafting & proofreading

Tools

iManage

Job description

Reputable defense litigation law firm in DTLA is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join their team!

Litigation Assistant:

Support attorneys across multiple practice areas by managing legal documents, court filings, case administration, calendaring, and client communications. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, format, proofread, and process legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, reports, and other legal documents.


• Prepare engagement letters, invoices, new client/matter forms, expense reports, and case administration materials.


• Handle state and federal court e-filings and maintain compliance with court rules and deadlines.


• Manage calendaring, docketing, depositions, mediations, meetings, and conferences.


• Maintain electronic and physical client files and document management systems.


• Coordinate document production, filing, mailing, and other administrative workflows.


• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and third-party vendors.


• Perform data entry and maintain accurate client and case information.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of legal support experience, preferably in litigation and corporate law.


• Strong knowledge of state and federal court e-filing procedures and court rules.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; experience with document management systems (iManage preferred).


• Excellent legal drafting, proofreading, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently.


• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and a professional client-service mindset.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.