Legal Assistant

Temp-to-Hire Legal Assistant – Full-Service Law Firm (Onsite | Costa Mesa, CA)A well-established full-service law firm in Costa Mesa is seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This is an excellent role for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting multiple attorneys, and is looking for a long-term home with a collaborative, professional team. This role would begin as temp to hire with a strong possibility of conversion after 30-60 days.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys.Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery.Handle state and federal court filings (including e-filing).Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and meetings.Maintain case files (physical and electronic); organize and track documents.Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors in a professional manner.Assist with billing, time entry, and administrative tasks as needed.Coordinate travel, scheduling, and general office support.Qualifications3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Litigation Secretary, or similar support role in a law firm.Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation processes.Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal practice management software.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple deadlines and support several attorneys simultaneously.Professional, reliable, and able to work onsite in Costa Mesa.What the Firm OffersTemp-to-hire pathway with long-term stability.A supportive, team-oriented environment.Competitive hourly rate during the temp period and market-aligned compensation upon hire.Full benefits package upon conversion (medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays).Parking provided.

Salary : $30 - $55