Litigation Assistant
hace 2 días
Newport Beach
Litigation Assistant A well‑established law firm in Newport Beach has partnered with LHH and is seeking a highly organized Litigation Assistant. This role works closely with the Litigation Resource Manager and team of attorneys to provide essential case management, document preparation, and litigation support. This is a fully onsite position. Key Responsibilities • Perform day‑to‑day case management and maintain organized case files, • Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, discovery requests/responses, legal memoranda, and related documents, • E‑file documents in state and federal courts, • Identify and upload legal documents for docketing and track all court and internal deadlines, • Assist attorneys in reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials, correspondence, and discovery, • Prepare charts, matrices, timelines, spreadsheets, and privilege logs, • Create, revise, and proofread documents with exceptional accuracy, • Assist with arbitration and trial preparation, • Accurately record billable time, • Utilize Microsoft Office and NetDocs for document and workflow management, • Handle additional litigation support tasks as assigned Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree and/or ABA‑approved paralegal certificate preferred, • Prior experience as a litigation assistant, legal secretary, or junior paralegal strongly preferred, • Proficiency with state and federal court e‑filing systems, • Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology, • Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent proofreading ability, • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure, • Strong team orientation and professional communication style, • High level of initiative, judgment, and reliability, • Ability to manage routine tasks as well as complex, time‑sensitive assignments, • Willingness to work overtime when needed, • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and NetDocs Job Details Location: Newport Beach, CA (Onsite) Department: Litigation Compensation: $80,000–$105,000 (DOE) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $80,000 - $105,000 per year and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to ___ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance”