Legal Assistant

Litigation Assistant - Operations

Location: Irvine, CA (fully on-site)

Compensation: $85K - $110K DOE

A growing litigation firm is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Assistant to support attorneys in all phases of complex litigation. This role is ideal for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree and a strong interest in leveraging legal technology, process improvement, and emerging AI tools within a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with case management, document organization, filing, calendaring, and deadline tracking.

• Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, discovery, and litigation-related documents.

• Coordinate electronic filings in state and federal courts.

• Manage matter files, document databases, and records utilizing platforms such as iManage and other legal operations technologies.

• Assist with technology-driven initiatives, workflow improvements, and adoption of emerging legal AI tools.

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative teams to ensure efficient case progression.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Prior litigation support, legal assistant, or related law firm experience preferred.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology platforms such as iManage, NetDocuments, Relativity, Litify, Clio, or similar tools.

• Exposure to legal operations technology, automation tools, or AI-related certifications/training is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated adaptability and enthusiasm for learning new technology and improving legal workflows.

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tech-savvy legal professional who enjoys combining traditional litigation support with innovative legal operations and technology solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.