Litigation Assistant (Defense Firm) DTLA

Adams-; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join their DTLA team. The role supports attorneys across multiple practice areas with managing legal documents, court filings, calendars, and client communications.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment. Key responsibilities include drafting and processing legal documents, preparing engagement letters and invoices, e-filing in state and federal courts,

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).

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

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

iManage or DMS

Job description

Salary: USD95000 - USD105000 per year

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.