Legal Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a boutique law firm in California, supporting attorneys with a busy civil litigation practice. This on-site opportunity is a contract-to-permanent position for a detail-oriented candidate who can balance legal support and administrative coordination in a deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of court procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, revise, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, agreements, and other legal materials with a high level of accuracy and care.

• Maintain litigation schedules by tracking hearings, discovery timelines, trial-related dates, and other critical case milestones.

• Submit filings through state and federal court e-filing systems, including One Legal, while ensuring all documents meet court requirements.

• Review incoming notices, correspondence, and court communications, then record and update deadlines in accordance with applicable rules.

• Arrange key litigation events such as depositions, mediations, hearings, and law and motion proceedings.

• Organize and preserve both digital and paper case records so matters remain current, accessible, and well documented.

• Coordinate attorney schedules, client meetings, and court-related appointments to support efficient daily operations.

• Prepare supporting litigation materials, including court forms, jury instructions, and other case-related documentation.

• Uphold confidentiality standards and provide dependable administrative assistance across a range of legal support activities.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary role supporting civil litigation matters.

• Working knowledge of litigation workflow, legal terminology, court procedures, and California filing practices.

• Hands-on experience managing calendars for discovery, hearings, depositions, mediations, motions, and trial deadlines.

• Proficiency with court e-filing platforms, including One Legal, for both state and federal submissions.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong ability to prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents with close attention to detail.

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, court forms, and litigation support materials such as jury instructions.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Compensation

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