Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)

Trueline

Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)

Los Angeles, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A nationally recognized litigation firm with a strong Los Angeles presence, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their fast-growing Warranty Litigation team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional ready to take ownership in a new and rapidly expanding practice area handling high-volume, high-quality litigation. 2 YEARS OF CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

    What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant:

    • Support multiple attorneys with litigation-heavy administrative needs in a fast-paced environment
    • Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, and correspondence
    • File and serve legal documents in California State and Federal courts
    • Maintain detailed and deadline-driven attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances and depositions
    • Assist in trial prep, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics
    • Process expense reports, check requests, and invoices
    • Enter attorney time and maintain accurate records in the firm's billing system
    • Coordinate travel and manage logistics for attorneys and witnesses
    • Answer phones, manage files (physical and digital), and perform general office duties

    Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant:

    • At least 3 years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation
    • Familiarity with California court rules and electronic filing systems
    • Solid knowledge of civil procedure, especially pleadings and motions practice
    • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
    • Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in MS Office and court filing platforms
    • A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and can work independently
    • In-office availability in Los Angeles

    Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant:

    • Experience with warranty litigation or consumer product law
    • Prior experience anchoring a new or growing legal team
    • Experience supporting high-volume litigation dockets