Litigation Legal Assistant, Habitability & Tenant Rights

Block LLP; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) program

Nine paid firm holidays annually + add

Training and professional development

Collaborative team environment

Firm-sponsored events and team actions

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Block LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Habitability Litigation Department in Burbank, CA. This full-time, on-site role supports attorneys with pleadings, discovery, court filings, and trial preparation, and requires excellent organization and client communication skills.

No habitability experience is required; candidates with at least one year of personal injury or civil litigation experience who want to grow in habitability and tenant rights will fit well.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or Paralegal in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, file, and serve pleadings and discovery documents.
• Calendar court deadlines, hearings, and depositions.
• Assist with deposition preparation and trial readiness.
• Collect and organize case-related evidence and client communications.
• Maintain electronic case files and update the case management system.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients to gather information.

Skills

Legal support

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

Block LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Habitability Litigation Department in Burbank, CA. This full-time, on-site role supports attorneys with pleadings, discovery, court filings, and trial preparation, and requires excellent organization and client communication skills.

No habitability experience is required; candidates with at least one year of personal injury or civil litigation experience who want to grow in habitability and tenant rights will fit well.