Litigation Legal Assistant (Amlaw 200)

Adams & Martin Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced, multi-state litigation practice. You will manage case intake, filings, and document preparation to keep matters moving smoothly.

Hybrid schedule offered after training (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and excels in collaboration with clients, insurers, and trial teams to maintain high-quality advocacy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience with calendaring, deadline management, and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Appellate experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage case intake, opening procedures, and case organization.
• Prepare and file pleadings and discovery in California Superior Court and Federal Court.
• Draft and update Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Support trial preparation, including motions in limine and trial documents.
• Coordinate expert designations, depositions, and trial-related logistics.
• Maintain calendaring systems and track litigation deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, and attorneys.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and case deadlines.

Skills

Litigation support

Court filings

Calendaring

Deadline management

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Appellate experience

Job description

Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. Responsibilities include managing case intake and opening procedures, handling state and federal court filings, preparing legal documents such as Tables of Contents and Authorities, assisting with trial preparation, coordinating expert and deposition logistics, tracking critical deadlines, and communicating with clients and insurance carriers. The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative, high-volume litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case intake, opening procedures, and case organization.
• Prepare and file pleadings and discovery in California Superior Court and Federal Court.
• Draft and update Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Support trial preparation, including motions in limine and trial documents.
• Coordinate expert designations, depositions, and trial-related logistics.
• Maintain calendaring systems and track litigation deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, and attorneys.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and case deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience with calendaring, deadline management, and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Appellate experience is a plus.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position
• Hybrid schedule after training: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
• Potential for an additional remote day
• Core in-office days: Tuesday-Thursday

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.