Litigation Assistant | Pasadena | Civil Litigation Defense

A well-established boutique defense firm in Pasadena is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support attorneys in all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process litigation documents, including correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and discovery
• Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and trial dates
• Manage federal and state court filings, including electronic filing procedures (ECF / PACER)
• Assist with preparation of Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of civil litigation assistant experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and PDF software
• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Paralegal Certificate preferred, but not required

Additional Information

• Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 annually
• 7-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch
• 100% employer paid medical and dental benefits for employees

The firm values team players who actively engage and contribute who are looking to grow their skills. If this sounds like you, please apply today for immediate and confidential consideration!

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.