Legal Assistant

A mid-sized, law firm with over 15 locations nationally is seeking a Legal Assistant with strong litigation experience to support a busy team of attorneys in their Los Angeles office. The position will start on a contract basis and involve interactions with the firm's expanding Labor and Employment Department. The role involves drafting and managing legal documents, coordinating court filings, scheduling, and maintaining accurate calendars and case materials.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with document preparation, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and complex formatting.
• Prepare and submit court filings across various jurisdictions, including both traditional and electronic submissions.
• Maintain attorney calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Create tables of contents and authorities for motions and briefs.
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail, client communication, and document organization within the firm's management system.
• Support litigation teams by preparing trial-related materials and ensuring timely scheduling and follow-up.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm environment.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Labor and employment experience
• Defense experience
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and experience reviewing legal documents for accuracy.

Compensation: $33-37/hr
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.