Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a leading California law firm. This hybrid position combines the responsibilities of both a litigation secretary and a litigation paralegal, supporting a busy team of litigation attorneys in the firm’s Los Angeles (Century City) office.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and able to manage both administrative and substantive legal tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional client service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate attorney schedules, meetings, depositions, court appearances, and travel arrangements.

• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.

• Maintain and organize case files (physical and electronic) and manage case calendars.

• Prepare and process conflict checks, new matter forms, and billing tasks.

• Draft, prepare, and finalize legal documents in a timely manner.

• Maintain client confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with professionalism.

• Arrange couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other litigation support services.

• Create and maintain internal case databases, conduct document searches using e-discovery tools, and perform factual research.

• Prepare subpoenas, track service and compliance, and follow up on outstanding matters.

• Assist in deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, managing trial logistics, and operating trial presentation tools.

• Handle all aspects of discovery, including review, analysis, and drafting responses.

• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, internal departments, and outside vendors.

Requirements:

• 5 years of law firm litigation experience.

• Experience supporting at least three attorneys, including partner-level.

• Paralegal certificate or qualifications under California Business and Professions Code §§ 6450–6456.

• Trial preparation and in-court experience strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures, including e-filing.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document management and time-entry systems.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to anticipate attorney needs.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Compensation: $95,000 – $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) with approximately 60 billable hours per month. Hybrid schedule (four days in office, one remote) may be available after 90 days.