Pasadena Litigation Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented Litigation Assistant looking to grow your career with a well-respected Public Entity Defense firm? Our client is seeking a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys supporting attorneys through every stage of the litigation process. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter who takes initiative, manages competing priorities with ease, and brings strong technical and organizational skills to the team.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Support attorneys with all phases of litigation, including correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and discovery.
• Manage calendars and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, trials, and critical case deadlines.
• Prepare and electronically file documents in federal and state courts while ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Word features, including preparation of Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA), along with Outlook, Excel, and Foxit PDF.
• Assist with discovery management, document organization, and case file maintenance.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• 2-3+ years of litigation support experience required, preferably within a defense-oriented practice.

Must-Haves:

• Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures.
• Discovery experience.
• Resourceful, self-motivated, and able to take initiative in a fast-paced legal environment.