Litigation Legal Assistant

Title : Litigation Legal Assistant

Location : Costa Mesa, CA (Orange County office)

Job Description :

Our client's Orange County office is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment. This role is primarily litigation support focused, offering variety in day-to-day responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, tech-savvy, with strong litigation experience and the ability to handle a heavy workload. Please note : this position does require paralegal work and billable hour requirements. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and enjoys supporting attorneys across a range of matters.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery, contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
• File and e-file documents in state and federal courts and with regulatory or corporate entities, ensuring compliance with applicable rules.
• Manage complex calendars, including litigation deadlines, hearings, closings, meetings, and travel.
• Maintain and organize both litigation case files and records (electronic and physical).
• Coordinate communication with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and external parties.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders
• Assist with time entries, billing reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Support multiple attorneys simultaneously while managing competing priorities.
• Accurately record and bill time in accordance with firm policies
• Effectively use tools such as Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, CLIO, Adobe Acrobat, and e-signature platforms (DocuSign, CLIO, Adobe).

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