Litigation Assistant (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: California

Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a well-established and highly regarded civil litigation law firm in California, seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join their team. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with a collaborative firm known for its low turnover, long-tenured employees, and team-oriented culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to two attorneys handling active insurance defense matters.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines in accordance with court rules and procedures.
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate electronic filings and maintain filing confirmations.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness coordination, and document organization.
• Draft and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Maintain case files and document management systems.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, experts, and vendors.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from inception through trial.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of civil litigation assistant/legal secretary experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, calendaring, and filing requirements.
• Insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a busy litigation practice.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and litigation support technology.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Trial preparation and trial support experience.
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Worldox.
• Experience using calendaring software for litigation deadline management.
• Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated longevity and stability in prior employment.

Why Join This Firm?

• Established and respected litigation practice.
• Heavy trial environment offering challenging and engaging work.
• Supportive team structure with dedicated paralegal resources.
• Low employee turnover and strong tenure among staff.
• Collaborative and approachable office culture.
• New attorney growth creating long-term opportunity.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid employee medical benefits.
• Generous 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Immediate vesting.
• Employer-paid parking.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity in a growing office.

If you are a detail-oriented Litigation Assistant with strong insurance defense experience and a passion for supporting attorneys through trial, Adams & Martin Group encourages you to apply.

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.