Litigation Legal Assistant

CBIZ; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Temporary Litigation Assistant in Newport Beach. The role requires 5+ years of litigation experience, preparing legal documents, and filing court documents. The candidate must have strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. The position is fully in office and expected to last until January 2026, offering $25-$35/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in a complex mid-size to large civil litigation defense practice.
• Experience e-filing on various platforms and knowledge of Federal and State rules.
• Ability to keep abreast of court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits.
• File court documents in state and federal court.
• Assist attorneys with reviewing and summarizing case materials.

Skills

5+ years of experience in litigation assistance

Technical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Tools

MS Office

Firm software for docketing

Job description

Senior Recruiter and Human Resources Professional

CBIZ is partnering with a mid-size law firm in the search for a TEMPORARY Litigation Assistant for their Newport Beach office. The position is expected to last until at least January 2026 and is fully in office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of litigation assistant experience and strong technical skills.

Duties

• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda.
• File court documents in state and federal court.
• Identify and submit legal documents for docketing, court and case deadlines using firm software.
• Management of ongoing assigned court and case deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials, mail, and other case related documents.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in a complex mid-size to large civil litigation defense practice.
• Experience e-filing on various platforms and knowledge of Federal and State rules.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Keep abreast of court rules and procedures and understand legal terminology.
• The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude and calm demeanor.

The hourly rate for this role will be $25-$35/hour, DOE.

MUST BE ABLE TO PHYSICALLY WORK IN OFFICE IN NEWPORT BEACH 5 DAYS PER WEEK AND BE ABLE TO COMMIT UNTIL JANUARY 2026.

For confidential and professional consideration, please send resumes to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer: CBIZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CBIZ does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.