Legal Assistant- Employment Litigation

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Labor & Employment team in Los Angeles. This hybrid role supports busy attorneys handling complex employment litigation matters in both state and federal court. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Hybrid schedule requiring 2.5 days per week in-office (two set in-office days plus rotating Fridays).

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of labor & employment litigation
• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Handle state and federal court filings, including extensive PACER filings
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and case-related scheduling
• Create and edit Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities using Best Authority
• Maintain and organize electronic files within the firm’s document management system
• Coordinate filings, service, and case logistics across multiple matters
• Assist with trial preparation and other administrative litigation support tasks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of labor & employment litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Minimum of 5 years of federal court filing/PACER experience
• Experience with EEOC filings, workers comp filings, and appeals is a plus
• Strong knowledge of CaseAnywhere
• Experience using Best Authority for TOCs/TOAs
• Familiarity with document management systems, preferably iManage (NetDocuments or similar platforms also considered)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills