Pasadena Litigation Assistant

Adams & Martin Group; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in California seeks a detail-oriented Litigation Assistant to support attorneys through all stages of the litigation process in a fast-paced defense firm.

You will manage calendars, file documents, handle discovery, and utilize MS Word (TOC/TOA), Outlook, Excel, and Foxit PDF. 2–3+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of litigation support experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Experience with discovery management and document organization.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with pleadings, briefs, and discovery.
• Manage calendars, meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, and deadlines.
• Prepare and file documents in federal/state courts.
• Utilize MS Word features (TOC/TOA) and Outlook/Excel; Foxit PDF.
• Assist with discovery management and case file maintenance.
• Work independently and with the team, showing initiative.

Skills

Litigation support

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Foxit PDF

E-filing

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented Litigation Assistant looking to grow your career with a well-respected Public Entity Defense firm? Our client is seeking a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys supporting attorneys through every stage of the litigation process. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter who takes initiative, manages competing priorities with ease, and brings strong technical and organizational skills to the team.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Support attorneys with all phases of litigation, including correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and discovery.
• Manage calendars and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, and critical case deadlines.
• Prepare and electronically file documents in federal and state courts while ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Word features, including preparation of Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA), along with Outlook, Excel, and Foxit PDF.
• Assist with discovery management, document organization, and case file maintenance.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• 2-3+ years of litigation support experience required, preferably within a defense-oriented practice.

Must-Haves:

• Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Discovery experience.
• Resourceful, self-motivated, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced legal environment.
  

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.