Litigation Legal Assistant

Michael Page; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Hybrid work model

Job summary

MPI’s affiliated law firm seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide critical administrative support to a team of 8 attorneys. The role involves preparing state and federal filings, drafting documents, and maintaining litigation calendars.

This LA-based position is 3 days onsite with the rest remote, within a global top-ranked firm with offices worldwide. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation support experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal support experience.
• Ability to work in office 3 days a week (Mon-Fri) 9:00-5:30.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file state and federal pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents.
• Draft correspondence and discovery materials for attorney review.
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for briefs.
• Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and hearings.
• Coordinate electronic filings with state and federal courts.
• Schedule meetings, court appearances, and depositions with attorneys.
• Assist with document production and discovery processes.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Maintain and update case calendars and schedules.
• Handle administrative tasks such as filing and correspondence.
• Support trial preparation, including organizing exhibits.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Legal document management

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Litigation procedures

Tools

Document management systems

Electronic filing systems

Job description

The Litigation Legal Assistant will provide critical general administrative support to a team of 8 attorneys, as well as prepare state/federal filing, draft documents, create tables of contents/authorities, and maintain litigation calendars.

This top ranked law firm has offices all over the world. Their LA office has about 100 people. This role is 3 day a week onsite.

Description

• Prepare, review, and file state and federal court pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, discovery materials, and other case-related filings for attorney review.
• Create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for briefs, motions, and other court submissions.
• Manage and update litigation calendars, tracking court deadlines, filing requirements, hearings, depositions, and key case milestones.
• Coordinate electronic filings through state and federal court systems and ensure timely submission of all required documents.
• Coordinate with attorneys to schedule meetings, court appearances, and depositions.
• Assist with document production and discovery processes.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Maintain and update case calendars, deadlines, and schedules.
• Handle administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and managing correspondence.
• Support attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and managing case materials.

Profile

A successful Litigation Legal Assistant should have:

• 5+ years of litigation legal support experience.
• Ability to work in office 3 days a week 9:00-5:30.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and litigation procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy environment.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $125,000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401k with a company match.
• Hybrid work model with 2 days per week to work from home.
• Excellent long-term career trajectory and opportunity to grow your skillset with top attorneys.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.