Legal Practice Assistant (Litigation)

Legal Practice Assistant (Litigation)
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)
Position Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Direct Counsel is partnering with a well-regarded California law firm to recruit a Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) to support its Trial and Litigation Group in the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office.

About the Firm

The firm is widely recognized for handling high-profile, complex, and often precedent-setting litigation and transactions across California. Attorneys work in multidisciplinary teams to represent public agencies, private businesses, and public-private partnerships in matters involving local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The firm has received numerous industry accolades and is known for its collaborative, high-performance culture.

About the Role

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Administration. The Legal Practice Assistant provides high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys within the Trial and Litigation Group. The role requires advanced knowledge of litigation procedures, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position does not have direct reports.

The Litigation Group handles complex matters in both state and federal court, including constitutional law, wildfire litigation, COVID-19 litigation, civil rights and land use disputes, First Amendment claims, takings, and class actions, from initial pleadings through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and appeal.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and memoranda

• Prepare and file documents in California state and federal courts (e-filing and in-person)

• Generate Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents using firm software

• Manage attorney calendars and litigation deadlines (e.g., CompuLaw)

• Coordinate case materials and ensure compliance with court rules

• Utilize firm systems including MS Office, iManage, CCC Macros, Adobe, and time/billing software

• Communicate professionally with attorneys, staff, clients, and external contacts

• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

• Perform additional administrative and litigation support tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 7 years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience

• California state and federal litigation experience required

• Appellate experience strongly preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Proven ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $48.08 – $54.80 per hour, depending on experience

• Paid semi-monthly

Equal Opportunity Statement

The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including the California Fair Chance Act.