Litigation Legal Assistant

A well‑established law firm in the South Bay of Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Assistant with experience supporting Medical Malpractice attorneys. This is a full‑time, in‑office role providing essential administrative and litigation support in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines while working closely with attorneys through all phases of litigation.

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• File documents (state and federal), including e‑filing and service of process
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and trial dates
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Assist with discovery preparation, including subpoenas and medical record organization
• Maintain and organize case files (physical and electronic)
• Interface professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors
• Assist with trial preparation as needed

• 2+ years of experience as a Litigation Assistant or Legal Secretary (Medical Malpractice or Personal Injury preferred)
• Working knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and deadlines
• Experience with e‑filing in California state and federal courts
• Strong document formatting and proofreading skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Reliable, professional, and able to work onsite full time