Job Description

Litigation Assistant

Location: Newport Beach, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite, Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $30 to $45 per hour

LHH is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Litigation Assistant to a litigation firm in Newport Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will possess a blended knowledge of state and federal legal procedures, with the ability to support multiple attorneys and prioritize tasks efficiently. Confidence and maturity in communicating effectively with attorneys and clients are essential. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits package.

Essential Job Duties:

• Conduct general case management tasks.
• Prepare various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
• File court documents, with required proficiency in both state and federal e-filing systems.
• Identify and submit legal documents for docketing and manage court and case deadlines using firm software.
• Oversee and track ongoing court and case deadlines.
• Support attorneys by reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials, mail, and related documents.
• Assist in creating matrices, charts, and spreadsheets as needed.
• Aid in the preparation of privilege logs.
• Create, revise, and proofread documents with high precision.
• Assist with mediation and trial preparation.
• Maintain accurate time records for billable tasks.
• Learn and effectively utilize document management software, including Microsoft and Relativity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• Prior experience in litigation as a legal secretary and/or junior paralegal preferred.
• Proficient in state and federal court filings.
• Stay current with court rules and procedures and understand legal terminology.
• Possess excellent written, communication, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint) and NetDocs.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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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

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