Job Description
Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant (Hybrid – Los Angeles)
Salary: $80,000 – $115,000 DOE
A well-established national law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Los Angeles office on a hybrid schedule. This role will support a team of litigation partners and attorneys and is ideal for someone with experience in both general litigation and intellectual property litigation who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This position will initially support three partners, with the potential to expand to five attorneys over time. Notably, this role does not include billing responsibilities, allowing the assistant to focus on high-level litigation and administrative support.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys
- Prepare trial binders, deposition materials, and witness binders
- Coordinate deposition logistics and case-related scheduling
- Prepare and manage exhibits for court filings
- Handle electronic court filings (state and federal) using PACER and ECF systems
- Monitor court notifications and filing updates
- Maintain organized case files and manage document integrity
- Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and coordinate travel arrangements
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents with a high level of accuracy
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and internal departments
Qualifications
- 2+ years of law firm experience required
- Experience supporting litigation practices, including IP litigation
- Strong knowledge of eFiling in federal and state courts
- Experience using PACER and court ECF systems
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills including:
- Redlining
- Document comparison
- Advanced formatting
- Table of Authorities and Table of Contents creation
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with legal technology such as Adobe, Best Authority, DocuSign, Dropbox, and document management systems
- Strong proofreading and editing skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
- Professional communication skills and strong attention to detail
Compensation
$80,000 – $115,000 annually (DOE)