Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation

u003cdivu003eu003cpu003eCOMPANY BACKGROUNDu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis U.S.-based legal advisory firm offers strategic counsel to public sector clients facing complex and high-impact challenges. Operating largely behind the scenes, the practice specializes in politically nuanced issues, urgent crises, and multifaceted public agreements. With a seasoned legal team, the consultancy assists governmental bodies and public institutions in navigating governance, litigation, finance, land development, and regulatory matters—helping leaders make sound decisions under pressure and maintain operational stability.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eJOB DESCRIPTIONu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Legal Practice Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and internal teams, delivering consistent, high-quality service in a fast-paced legal environment. This role requires deep familiarity with litigation procedures, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. The firm’s Trial and Litigation Group handles significant crisis litigation including constitutional law, wildfire litigation, COVID-19-related claims, land use civil rights litigation, First Amendment and takings claims, and class action matters. The group is active across all litigation stages—from pleadings and discovery through trial and appeal—in both state and federal courts.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eRESPONSIBILITIESu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eDraft, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and memoranda.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eFormat court documents in compliance with federal and state court rules, including generation of TOAs and TOCs.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHandle e-filing and physical filing in multiple jurisdictions.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eManage litigation calendars and deadlines using calendaring software (e.g., CompuLaw).u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMaintain attorney schedules and coordinate case-related logistics.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvide support across document management, billing, and litigation support tools (e.g., Office 365, iManage, Adobe, CCC Macros).u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCommunicate clearly and professionally with attorneys, staff, and clients.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCollaborate across teams to uphold best practices and support firm operationsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMaintain professionalism under pressure and during periods of high workload Perform other duties as assigned by management.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eQUALIFICATIONSu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eHigh School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMinimum of 7 years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePrior litigation experience in California state and federal court is required; appellate experience is a plus.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong knowledge of court rules and litigation support processes.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAbility to prioritize, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProficient with legal document management systems, calendaring tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong initiative, dependability, and attention to detail.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eCompensation: Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications.u0026 u003c/pu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Los Angeles, CA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'NY178-2751289

Created: 2026-01-16