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Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Beverly Hills, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $110,000–$160,000, depending on experience
Confidential Search | Direct Hire | Full-Time

Our client, a highly respected and growing law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Beverly Hills office. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy litigation team in a collaborative, professional environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and litigation experience will be highly valued.

As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex matters. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can effectively manage multiple priorities, and is committed to delivering exceptional support to both attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal materials.
• Prepare and file electronic court filings in California state and federal courts.
• Assist with opening new matters, conflicts checks, and file management.
• Prepare Tables of Contents (TOCs), Tables of Authorities (TOAs), exhibits, trial binders, and other litigation materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, monitor court deadlines, and maintain electronic docketing systems.
• Organize and maintain both electronic and physical client files.
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and attorney schedules.
• Work closely with the accounting department on expense reports, billing, and monthly invoices.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with hearing, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Provide administrative support on special projects and collaborate with other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a mid-sized or large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court rules, procedures, and electronic filing.
• Experience with docketing software such as Compulaw or Milana is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent proofreading, document formatting, and redlining skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple attorneys and competing priorities while meeting critical deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach.
• Trial preparation experience is a plus.