Job Title: TEMP Legal Assistant
Location: Irvine Office
Type: Long-Term Temporary
Pay Rate: Up to $45/hour
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to provide support to multiple attorneys in a busy law office. This role focuses on litigation and transactional tasks, with an emphasis on billing (no billable hour requirement). Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a paralegal or hold a paralegal certification and possess strong, hands-on e‑filing experience in both state and federal courts.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Support
- Initiate and file new cases (draft summons, civil case cover sheet, complaint, etc.)
- Perform heavy electronic filing in California state courts and federal courts (including CM/ECF), ensuring compliance with local rules, formatting, and filing deadlines
- Coordinate service of process with third-party vendors
- 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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.