Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (temp-to-hire)
Trueline Talent · wearetrueline.com
Los AngelesMid level2+ yrsTemporary
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The job in short
Civil litigation legal assistant.
LogisticsLegal
Details
- Found
- 30 d ago · posted 2025-11-24
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
Full description
A nationally recognized litigation firm with a strong Los Angeles presence, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their fast-growing Warranty Litigation team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional ready to take ownership in a new and rapidly expanding practice area handling high-volume, high-quality litigation. 2 YEARS OF CIVIL LITIGATION EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!
What You'll Do as the Legal Assistant:
• Support multiple attorneys with litigation-heavy administrative needs in a fast-paced environment
• Draft, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, and correspondence
• File and serve legal documents in California State and Federal courts
• Maintain detailed and deadline-driven attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances and depositions
• Assist in trial prep, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics
• Process expense reports, check requests, and invoices
• Enter attorney time and maintain accurate records in the firm’s billing system
• Coordinate travel and manage logistics for attorneys and witnesses
• Answer phones, manage files (physical and digital), and perform general office duties
Must-Haves as the Legal Assistant:
• At least 3 years of legal assistant experience in civil litigation
• Familiarity with California court rules and electronic filing systems
• Solid knowledge of civil procedure, especially pleadings and motions practice
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in MS Office and court filing platforms
• A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and can work independently
• In-office availability in Los Angeles
Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Assistant:
• Experience with warranty litigation or consumer product law
• Prior experience anchoring a new or growing legal team
• Experience supporting high-volume litigation dockets
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