Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Irvine, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Industry: Legal

Pay: $65,000-$85,000 depending on experience

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). 

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support one of our clients in a fast-paced legal setting. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing legal team and bring your attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and litigation support experience to the table.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and format legal correspondence and routine case-related documents
• Create and manage initial templates for pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
• Review all legal filings and documents for completeness, accuracy, and clarity
• Track important case deadlines and ensure timely calendaring of court dates and legal events
• Arrange and confirm hearings, mediations, and depositions with involved parties
• Electronically file documents in compliance with both state and federal court systems
• Maintain case files and digital records following organized filing procedures
• Assist with compiling and producing legal documents, including redactions and indexing
• Support billing process by tracking time entries and reviewing client invoices

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of recent experience in a law firm, preferably focused on litigation
• Familiarity with legal procedures and court systems
• Strong understanding of e-filing procedures in both state and federal courts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Previous experience working with legal databases, document management systems, and litigation support tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on grammar and proofreading
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure
• A collaborative and dependable work style with a positive attitude
• Notary certification is a plus, but not required

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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