Litigation Legal Assistant

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Litigation Legal Assistant for a global Am Law firm. This is a hybrid direct-hire opportunity based in Los Angeles, California, offering the chance to support a high-volume litigation practice working on sophisticated matters alongside top attorneys.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Litigation Legal Assistant will provide high-level administrative and legal support to a team of attorneys in a fast-paced, deadline-driven litigation environment. This role supports case management, state and federal court filings, trial preparation, calendaring, and client communications while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
PERKS

• Competitive salary aligned with top market rates for litigation support professionals
• Hybrid schedule providing flexibility while maintaining team collaboration
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized Am Law firm on high-impact matters
• Professional environment with exposure to sophisticated legal work and trial work
• Supportive and inclusive workplace focused on collaboration, respect, and excellence

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents in State and Federal courts, including electronic filing (e-filing), service, and case submissions
• Manage complex litigation calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate case schedules to ensure compliance with court rules and timelines
• Provide comprehensive trial preparation support, including organizing exhibits, binders, witness materials, and court filings
• Maintain case files, document organization, conflict checks, and records management
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial logistic
• Handle client communications, calls, mail, and confidential correspondence with professionalism and discretion
• Track billable time and assist with documentation for client billing
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for attorneys

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong litigation support experience, including State and Federal e-filing, docketing, and court procedures
• Demonstrated trial preparation experience in a law firm environment
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills in a deadline-driven practice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn firm-specific legal systems quickly
• Ability to proofread, format, and prepare complex legal documents with accuracy and professionalism
• Polished communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and staff

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position offers a competitive annual salary range of $80,000 to $97,000 annually, depending on experience. The position is hybrid in Los Angeles, CA (4 days onsite, 1 remote per week) with a 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule.
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America.

Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.