Legal Assistant (General Liability)

A national litigation practice is seeking Legal Assistants to join its Los Angeles office, supporting teams focused on general liability, warranty matters, and construction defect cases. The ideal candidates will deliver high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil matters. This role provides significant growth potential for individuals interested in engaging, challenging work within a collaborative and expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, format, and finalize a broad range of documents, including correspondence, memoranda, discovery materials, pleadings, various motions, briefs, and other legal filings.
• File and serve documents in all California federal courts as well as local courts throughout the state.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Process vendor invoices and prepare related check requests.
• Complete and submit expense reimbursement forms.
• Manage attorney calendars by scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and deadlines.
• Open new matters and ensure proper organization of original documents and electronic files.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness scheduling, and drafting trial-related materials.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, appointments, depositions, and other meetings for attorneys.
• Accurately and promptly enter billable time into the firm’s timekeeping system.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team environment, supporting attorneys and colleagues as needed.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, managing office supplies, answering phones, and other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• At least three years of experience as a legal assistant in a civil litigation environment.
• Familiarity with California state and federal court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation processes and legal terminology.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows-based applications, internet research, and electronic filing/service platforms.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow instructions effectively.
• Capacity to exercise independent judgment in planning, organizing, and managing a varied workload.

Location: Los Angeles, CA