Job Description

Litigation Assistant – Los Angeles (Westwood), CA

We’re seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Assistant to support our legal team in our Los Angeles office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment while working closely with attorneys on a variety of litigation matters in State, Federal, and Bankruptcy courts.

What You’ll Do

As a Litigation Assistant, you will be an integral part of our legal support team, managing a broad range of responsibilities including:

• Drafting, proofreading, and finalizing legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, and discovery
• Coordinating court filings and e-filings ( State, Federal, and Bankruptcy)
• Managing attorney calendars via CompuLaw and Outlook
• Preparing binders and files for hearings, depositions, and trials
• Supporting client engagement, including drafting engagement letters and managing conflict checks
• Entering and managing timekeeping and billing for assigned timekeepers
• Processing attorney expense reports and providing overflow support as needed
• Maintaining strict confidentiality on all Firm and client matters

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

- Minimum 5 years of litigation experience in a mid- to large-size law firm

• Strong proficiency in MS Word (including styles, TOC/TOA, redlining, and formatting), Outlook, and basic Excel/PowerPoint
• Experience with NetDocs, CompuLaw, Best Authority, and Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC is a plus
• Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with NYSCEF and ECF/PACER e-filing systems
• Understanding of legal terminology, court rules, billing practices, and basic e-discovery concepts
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Salary for this role is $85,000 to $95,000 yearly.

" We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. "

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