Jr Litigation Assistant

Adams & Martin Group
  • Newport Beach, California
  • $55,000–$65,000
9 days ago

Job Description

Adams & Martin Group is partnering with a respected California-based law firm to identify a Junior Litigation Assistant for its growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional seeking hands-on litigation experience and a clear path for professional growth.

The ideal candidate will have prior exposure to litigation and a strong desire to develop their legal support skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and litigation staff.
  • Assist with drafting and formatting pleadings, motions, discovery, declarations, and other legal documents.
  • Support state court e-filing and document filing processes.
  • Track case deadlines, court dates, and docketing information.
  • Organize and maintain case files, correspondence, and electronic records.
  • Proofread legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and completeness.
  • Assist with trial and arbitration preparation, including exhibits, binders, and case materials.
  • Prepare spreadsheets, charts, and other case-related reports.
  • Coordinate attorney travel and assist with administrative projects as needed.
  • Accurately record billable time and utilize firm technology platforms and document management systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate is a plus.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or Junior Paralegal preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of California state court e-filing procedures.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent proofreading, organizational, and attention-to-detail abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat) and document management systems such as NetDocuments.
  • Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and grow within the legal profession.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewport Beach, California
Salary$55,000–$65,000

Skills

  • Accredited Business Accountants (ABA)unmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Adobe Acrobatunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Proofreadingunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Spreadsheetsunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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