Pasadena Litigation Assistant

Join a well-respected defense firm specializing in Public Entity Defense as a Litigation Legal Assistant supporting a busy litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking initiative while working closely with attorneys through all phases of litigation.

• Support attorneys with litigation matters, including drafting and preparing correspondence, pleadings, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and manage calendars for hearings, depositions, trials, meetings, and all related deadlines.
• Handle state and federal court filings, including electronic filing procedures, while ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Prepare and organize discovery, exhibits, and case files with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Word features, including creating and formatting Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Leverage Microsoft Office Suite and Foxit PDF to produce polished legal documents and maintain case documentation.
• Work independently and collaboratively as a proactive team member with strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

Qualifications: 2-3 years of litigation legal assistant experience, strong knowledge of federal and state court rules, e-filing procedures, discovery, and a self-starter mentality with exceptional attention to detail.

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.