Senior Litigation Practice Assistant

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Irvine seeks a seasoned Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support a dynamic litigation team in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

The role requires meticulous document management, calendar coordination, and coordination of meetings; candidate should have 5+ years of experience in litigation support and be proficient with MS Office and document management systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Experience in Complex Litigation and Trial preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar and proofreading.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format pleadings and legal documents with precision.
• Manage electronic filing in Federal and State courts and ensure procedural compliance.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual meetings including scheduling and IT support.
• Maintain attorney calendars with timely reminders and updates.
• Provide daily administrative support to assigned attorneys.
• Open new client and matter files and assist with intake procedures.
• Prepare and submit electronic expense reports.
• Arrange travel itineraries and related logistics.
• Redline and compare documents using document comparison software.
• Organize and maintain files using NetDocuments.
• Analyze and save key correspondence and emails with standardized naming.
• Foster relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Conduct research as requested by attorneys or paralegals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

NetDocuments

Intapp Time

Document management systems

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Irvine seeks a seasoned Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support a dynamic litigation team in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

The role requires meticulous document management, calendar coordination, and coordination of meetings; candidate should have 5+ years of experience in litigation support and be proficient with MS Office and document management systems.