Litigation Legal Assistant

Round Hill Search has partnered with a prominent, full-service California-based law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented legal professional with strong California litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This position is full-time, non-exempt, and hybrid eligible, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week after the initial 45-day onboarding period.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation matters
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Manage federal, state, and appellate court filings, including e-filing
• Assist with trial preparation and provide trial support
• Prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities
• Draft and organize discovery shells and litigation materials
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and court dates
• Coordinate document management and maintain organized case files
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and opposing counsel

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of California litigation legal assistant experience required
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court filing rules and procedures
• Extensive litigation background with hands-on experience in:
• E-filing
• Trial preparation
• Trial support
• Discovery processes
• Excellent proofreading, writing, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Exceptional calendaring and multitasking abilities
• Advanced proficiency in:
• Microsoft Word
• Outlook
• Redlining and document formatting/editing
• iManage or similar document management systems
• Experience with Compu Law, Best Authority, Adobe Pro, and CCC Macros is a plus
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Proactive and dependable
• Professional with excellent communication skills
• Positive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment
• Salary starting at $96,000+ DOE
• Competitive benefits package including:
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid firm holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Group Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Long-Term Care (LTC) option
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid parking in the building

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Hybrid schedule available after 45 days
• Hours:
• 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. OR
• 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.