Litigation Assistant - Pasadena

Adams-; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- defense firm in Pasadena is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice, drafting and managing documents and deadlines.

You will work closely with attorneys, handle court filings, prepare discovery, and use Microsoft Word and Foxit PDF to produce polished files. Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing.
• Self-starter with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Maintain calendars for hearings, depositions, trials, meetings, and deadlines.
• Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filing procedures.
• Prepare discovery and organize case files with high accuracy.
• Create polished documents using Word and Foxit PDF.
• Collaborate with attorneys and work independently as a proactive team member.

Skills

Litigation support

E-filing procedures

Attention to detail

Calendar management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Foxit PDF

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salary: USD25 - USD30 per hour

Join a well-respected defense firm specializing in Public Entity Defense as a Litigation Legal Assistant supporting a busy litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking initiative while working closely with attorneys through all phases of litigation.

• Support attorneys with litigation matters, including drafting and preparing correspondence, pleadings, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and manage calendars for hearings, depositions, trials, meetings, and all related deadlines.
• Handle state and federal court filings, including electronic filing procedures, while ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Prepare and organize discovery, exhibits, case files with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Word features, including creating and formatting Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Leverage Microsoft Office Suite and Foxit PDF to produce polished legal documents and maintain case documentation.
• Work independently and collaboratively as a proactive team member with strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

Qualifications:2-3 years of litigation legal assistant experience, strong knowledge of federal and state court rules, e-filing procedures, discovery, and a self-starter mentality with exceptional attention to detail.