Litigation Assistant (Pasadena)

This role is for a Litigation Assistant supporting 2 attorneys in a busy insurance defense litigation practice. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional who can work independently, manage a high-volume litigation desk, and immediately contribute with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support for 2 attorneys handling approximately 30-40 cases each.
• Manage court calendaring, deadlines, and litigation procedures.
• Prepare, file, and serve legal documents with courts.
• Assist with trial preparation and ongoing case management.
• Coordinate filings, scheduling, and document organization throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Utilize legal technology tools, document management systems, and workflow software.

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in civil litigation, including:
  • Court filings
  • Calendaring and deadline management
  • Knowledge of litigation procedures
  • Trial preparation support
• Previous insurance defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced technology skills, including:
  • Document management systems (Worldox preferred)
  • Microsoft Word macros
  • Legal calendaring software (Orian preferred)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, trial-focused environment.
• Senior-level experience with the capability to "hit the ground running."

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience in a high-volume litigation firm.
• Paralegal certificate (not required but considered a plus).
• Demonstrated job stability and longevity, which is a key hiring factor.