Job Description
Elite Sourcing is working with a Los Angeles based Personal Injury firm seeking Litigation Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience and grow with a fast-paced, expanding firm.
About the Opportunity:
- Experience as a Litigation Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary
- Maintain and update litigation calendars for multiple attorneys
- Calculate and track statutory deadlines, discovery cutoffs, and hearing dates
- Ensure all key dates are entered correctly in the case management system
- Draft complaints and other Judicial Council forms
- Ensure compliance with local rules, court procedures, and e-filing requirements
- Schedule and confirm hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings
- Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, experts, and opposing counsel
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
- Enter and update case information in the case management system
- Assist attorneys and paralegals with last-minute filings and urgent litigation needs
- Perform other litigation support duties as assigned
- Experience with e-filing in California state courts
- Working knowledge of court procedures, deadlines, and local rules
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common law firm/case management software
- Spanish/English bilingual is a plus
- Familiarity with California discovery procedures and trial preparation
Pay/Benefits:
- $25hr-$30hr
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- PTO
- Career advancement