Job Description
Job Description
We're seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Assistant to support our legal team in our Los Angeles office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment while working closely with attorneys on a variety of litigation matters in State, Federal, and Bankruptcy courts.
What You'll Do
As a Litigation Assistant, you will be an integral part of our legal support team, managing a broad range of responsibilities including:
- Drafting, proofreading, and finalizing legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, and discovery
- Coordinating court filings and e-filings (State, Federal, and Bankruptcy)
- Managing attorney calendars via CompuLaw and Outlook
- Preparing binders and files for hearings, depositions, and trials
- Supporting client engagement, including drafting engagement letters and managing conflict checks
- Entering and managing timekeeping and billing for assigned timekeepers
- Processing attorney expense reports and providing overflow support as needed
- Maintaining strict confidentiality on all Firm and client matters
What You Bring
We're looking for someone with:
- Minimum 5 years of litigation experience in a mid- to large-size law firm
- Strong proficiency in MS Word (including styles, TOC/TOA, redlining, and formatting), Outlook, and basic Excel/PowerPoint
- Experience with NetDocs, CompuLaw, Best Authority, and Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC is a plus
- Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Familiarity with NYSCEF and ECF/PACER e-filing systems
- Understanding of legal terminology, court rules, billing practices, and basic e-discovery concepts
- Bachelor's degree preferred