Legal Assistant Litigation

Mission Recruiting is excited to present a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded plaintiff-side trial boutique law firm in Los Angeles, CA
. It’s a chance to play a critical part in trial preparation and litigation strategy from day one.

At this firm, every case is treated with a trial-first mindset. With a selective caseload, attorneys and paralegals work closely as a cohesive team, giving you meaningful exposure to every phase of litigation. As the Legal Assistant
, you will be instrumental in building trial binders, managing discovery, coordinating logistics, and ensuring the smooth operation of the litigation process.

• Manage litigation calendars, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings
• Coordinate court reporters, experts, and interpreters
• Prepare, file, and serve litigation documents (e-filing + physical); update Proofs of Service
• Organize trial and discovery binders (physical and digital) for trial-ready presentation
• Scan, index, and maintain document files; manage incoming correspondence
• Assist with “Discovery to Display” preparation — turning discovery into trial-ready exhibits
• Coordinate client meetings, travel, and lodging
• Provide partner support: event registrations, MCLE, conferences, and logistics
• Support focus groups, mock trials, and trial prep logistics
• Conduct legal research using Lexis Nexis or Westlaw
• Help with subpoenas, discovery, and other litigation-support tasks

• 3–10+ years of litigation experience (plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred)
• Experienced in calendaring, e-filing, and preparing trial binders
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing deadlines
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• * Comfortable interacting with clients, experts, and court personnel
• Proficient in Lexis Nexis or Westlaw

• Competitive base salary: $75,000 – $85,000 DOE
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• 70% employer-paid health, dental & vision insurance
• 8 paid holidays
• Accruing PTO / sick days
• Paid MCLE and state bar dues (if applicable)
• Professional development & mentorship
• Collaborative, trial-focused culture with close partner interaction

• Full-time, in-office (Monday–Friday) in Los Angeles
• High in-office presence to support the firm’s hands-on trial-team model

Make a difference and get trial experience!

$75,000 – $85,000