On-Site Litigation Assistant — Personal Injury Team

Australia-Employment; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Burbank, CA, is seeking a Litigation Assistant/Legal Assistant to manage calendars, organize case files, and file pleadings for a busy personal injury practice. You’ll work closely with attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced team environment.

The role requires strong organization, reliable communication, and tech-savvy use of legal management and e-filing tools. On-site positioning offers exposure to active casework and growth within the litigation team.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience as a litigation or legal assistant, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, calendaring systems, and deadlines.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Tech-savvy with experience using legal management and e-filing platforms.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, and appearances.
• Prepare and organize case files for attorneys ahead of court dates and depositions.
• File and serve pleadings, discovery, and other documents through e-filing systems.
• Draft basic legal documents, including judicial council forms and correspondence.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to ensure timely communication.
• Track case progress, manage internal reminders, and ensure compliance with court rules.
• Support attorneys with trial preparation, document review, and last-minute requests.
• Handle administrative tasks related to case management and department operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

E-filing platforms

Case management software

Job description

Jobot in Burbank, CA, is seeking a Litigation Assistant/Legal Assistant to manage calendars, organize case files, and file pleadings for a busy personal injury practice. You’ll work closely with attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced team environment.

The role requires strong organization, reliable communication, and tech-savvy use of legal management and e-filing tools. On-site positioning offers exposure to active casework and growth within the litigation team.