Litigation Services Assistant

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration. The Litigation Services Assistantis an integral part of Latham’s Litigation Services team and will be responsible for supporting the major functions of the Litigation Services Department, which includes basic drafting, filing of case documents with various courts and forums, case monitoring, calendaring case deadlines, and additional court services, while retrieving pleadings and docket sheets using a variety of search tools from either print collections or electronic databases. This role will be located in our Orange Countyoffice. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.Other key responsibilities include:Assisting the staff, attorneys, supervisors, and managers of the Litigation Services Department with drafting of basic litigation documents, hard copy and electronic filing of documents with State and Federal Courts and arbitration forums, and coordinating efficient and accurate serviceAssisting with service of process and subpoenasAssisting with applications for attorneys’ admission to practice in federal courtsConducting research using CourthouseNews Case Portal, PACER, Lexis, Westlaw, CourtAlert, and other electronic resourcesAssisting with expense reports, invoice processing, meeting scheduling, and preparing litigation work reportsProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focusExhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firmDisplay strong communication skills, both written and verbalAnd have:A Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeA minimum of two (2) years’ relevant law firm or court experienceSuccessful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Pleaseclick hereto review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #EntryLevel #LI-MN1USD $50,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.

Created: 2025-10-04