Legal Assistant

• Maintain detailed litigation calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, expert meetings, and trial dates across multiple jurisdictions
• Monitor and confirm statutory and local-rule-driven deadlines, schedule reminders, and coordinate attorney availability
• Assist with electronic filing and service in California state and federal courts, adhering to local rules and deadlines
• Prepare, organize, and quality-check exhibits, indices, and labels for filings and legal services
• Ensure electronic and physical case files are orderly and follow consistent naming conventions and folder structures
• Support the opening and closing of legal matters, manage conflict checks, and facilitate intake processes
• Assemble trial binders, witness lists, exhibit lists, and hearing notebooks to support litigation efforts
• Collaborate on billing and time entry processes to ensure timely and accurate submissions
• Adapt quickly to pre-trial periods, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Civil litigation expertise required
• Trial support experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of California state and federal court rules, electronic filing systems, and local practices
• Strong calendaring skills and familiarity with litigation timelines from initial complaint to verdict or appeal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with legal-specific tools and calendaring platforms
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple attorneys’ schedules and prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations
• Proven organizational skills and adaptability during demanding pre-trial periods

Familiarity with insurance defense litigation is highly desirable

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan