Legal Assistant | Civil Defense | 148688 | Los Angeles, CA

Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation

A well-established civil litigation practice is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a senior litigation attorney while providing additional assistance to two attorneys in a busy Downtown Los Angeles office.

This role offers significant responsibility supporting a structured litigation practice, handling civil litigation, and insurance-related disputes. The successful candidate will take ownership of a high-volume desk, manage critical deadlines, and serve as a key administrative and litigation support professional.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 60–70 active litigation matters
• Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings and legal correspondence
• Independently prepare and file California state and federal court e-filings
• Draft and maintain discovery shells, including Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission
• Maintain litigation calendars and track deadlines
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Assist with mediation and trial preparation
• Provide executive-level calendar management and administrative support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal assistant or litigation support experience
• Strong California civil litigation experience
• Experience supporting senior litigation attorneys preferred
• Experience managing high-volume litigation matters
• Strong organizational, communication, and deadline-management skills
• California state and federal e-filing experience required
• Must be able to work onsite full-time in Downtown Los Angeles

Compensation

• $90,000 – $110,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 50% employer contribution
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions pursuant to plan terms
• 8 paid holidays annually
• 6 paid sick days annually
• Vacation accrual that increases with tenure

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Fully onsite in Downtown Los Angeles
• Direct support to one senior attorney and additional support to two attorneys

Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000

Reference: 148688