Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Los Angeles, California. You will manage litigation calendaring, prepare and file court documents, and support attorneys on complex cases. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in litigation support, with strong knowledge of California court procedures and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and an opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive firm that values performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal and/or legal assistant experience.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court filing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendaring and court-related scheduling.
• Prepare, file, and serve documents in California state and federal courts.
• Maintain electronic case files and litigation documents.
• Draft pleadings, discovery shells, and subpoenas.
• Assist attorneys with special projects and daily litigation needs.

Skills

Litigation support experience

California court filing procedures

Calendaring litigation deadlines

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Proofreading and formatting

Tools

Legal document management systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Join a highly respected boutique litigation firm with sophisticated, high stakes work
• Support accomplished trial lawyers on complex matters from pre-claim strategy through trial, arbitration, and appeal
• Get meaningful exposure to substantive litigation work, not just administrative tasks
• Work in a collaborative environment where strong performance is noticed and valued
• Enjoy flexibility with hybrid/remote options during part of the week for candidates based in Southern California
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and strong long-term stability

Location

Los Angeles, California. Hybrid/remote flexibility is available during a portion of the week, though candidates should live in Southern California.

Note

Must have strong litigation support experience, including court filings, calendaring, and document preparation in a fast-paced practice.

About Us

We are a boutique litigation and trial practice known for handling sophisticated, high exposure matters involving professional and business disputes. Our team is deeply experienced, highly collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional client service with a strategic, hands‑on approach. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation calendaring, deadlines, and court‑related scheduling
• Prepare, file, and serve documents in California state and federal courts
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and litigation documents
• Draft and revise boilerplate pleadings, discovery shells, subpoenas, deposition notices, and related materials
• Prepare binders, exhibits, and supporting materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Assist with document productions and overall case management
• Create and format tables of contents and tables of authorities
• Support attorneys with special projects and day‑to‑day litigation needs
• Help keep cases moving efficiently in a busy, deadline‑driven environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal and/or legal assistant experience
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court filing procedures, deadlines, and rules
• Experience with calendaring litigation deadlines and maintaining case files
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems
• Strong proofreading, formatting, grammar, and communication skills
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to do meaningful litigation work with a respected team in a boutique setting. You will be trusted with substantive responsibilities, work closely with accomplished attorneys, and have the chance to build your career in a firm that values quality, responsiveness, and professionalism. The environment is polished, collaborative, and supportive of high performers.