Litigation Legal Assistant

Orion Placement; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 4 822 000 - 6 199 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Overtime eligibility

Annual discretionary bonus

Résumé du poste

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant in Irvine, CA to provide essential support to a sophisticated business law firm. You will draft pleadings, manage electronic filings, coordinate hearings and depositions, and maintain organized case files across multiple attorneys.

The role requires 2+ years in litigation support, strong docketing, and proficiency in CM/ECF, NetDocs, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Experience supporting business/commercial, employment, real estate, intellectual property, or estate/trust litigation.
• Hands-on experience with state and federal court e-filing systems.
• Strong docketing, calendaring, and litigation deadline management skills.
• Experience preparing pleadings, court filings, and litigation correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsabilités

• Provide essential litigation support to attorneys and paralegals handling a variety of civil and commercial matters.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and court documents.
• Handle electronic filing in state and federal courts using CM/ECF and applicable state filing portals.
• Manage attorney calendars, court dates, discovery deadlines, motion deadlines, and trial schedules.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Organize case files, exhibits, court filings, and supporting legal documentation.
• Prepare trial notebooks, hearing binders, exhibits, witness materials, and other trial preparation documents.
• Coordinate with court reporters, vendors, clients, and other litigation professionals.
• Assist attorneys with document preparation, including handwritten drafts and dictated notes when needed.
• Maintain organized electronic case files using document management systems.
• Monitor deadlines and proactively communicate upcoming priorities to attorneys.
• Accurately record billable and non-billable time daily.

Connaissances

Litigation support

E-filing (CM/ECF)

Calendaring & docketing

Pleadings & court filings

Microsoft Office

NetDocs

Multitasking

Communication

Outils

CM/ECF

NetDocs

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, forward-thinking law firm handling sophisticated business and commercial litigation matters
• Work alongside experienced attorneys across commercial, employment, real estate, intellectual property, and trust and estate litigation
• Become a valued member of a collaborative team where your expertise, initiative, and attention to detail make a real impact
• Gain exposure to diverse, challenging cases while strengthening your litigation support skills
• Enjoy a supportive, people-first culture that embraces professional development, innovation, and long-term career growth
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package, flexible paid time off, 401(k), wellness programs, and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
• Enjoy overtime eligibility in a full-time position

Location:

Irvine, CA (Orange County) — Full-time, on-site opportunity in a professional, collaborative office environment.

Note:

Candidates must have 2+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm, preferably supporting commercial/business, employment, real estate, intellectual property, or estate/trust litigation. Candidates whose experience is limited to personal injury, family law, or immigration will not be considered.

About Us

We are a growing, full-service business law firm that combines sophisticated legal work with a collaborative, people-first culture. Our attorneys and legal professionals work together to deliver exceptional client service while embracing innovation, modern technology, and continuous improvement. We believe talented professionals deserve meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and opportunities to build lasting careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide essential litigation support to attorneys and paralegals handling a variety of sophisticated civil and commercial matters
• Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and court documents
• Handle electronic filing in state and federal courts using CM/ECF and applicable state filing portals
• Manage attorney calendars, court dates, discovery deadlines, motion deadlines, and trial schedules
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and other litigation proceedings
• Organize case files, exhibits, court filings, and supporting legal documentation
• Prepare trial notebooks, hearing binders, exhibits, witness materials, and other trial preparation documents
• Coordinate with court reporters, vendors, clients, and other litigation professionals
• Assist attorneys with document preparation, including handwritten drafts and dictated notes when needed
• Maintain organized electronic case files using document management systems
• Monitor deadlines and proactively communicate upcoming priorities to attorneys
• Accurately record billable and non-billable time daily

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm
• Experience supporting business/commercial, employment, real estate, intellectual property, or estate/trust litigation
• Hands-on experience with state and federal court e-filing systems
• Strong docketing, calendaring, and litigation deadline management skills
• Experience preparing pleadings, court filings, and litigation correspondence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to support multiple attorneys and paralegals with different working styles
• Excellent proofreading, organization, communication, and multitasking skills
• Comfortable learning new legal technology, software, and AI-assisted tools
• Experience with NetDocs or similar document management systems preferred
• Ability to independently prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a team that values your contributions and recognizes the important role legal professionals play in successful litigation. Our environment offers interesting work, collaborative colleagues, modern resources, and meaningful opportunities to grow. If you're organized, adaptable, and passionate about supporting exceptional legal work, we'd love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance