A Litigation Legal Secretary provides secretarial and administrative work for a litigation attorney or litigation law firm. Uses specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to litigation. Organizes files, schedules meetings and manages communication to prepare for lawsuits and trials. Prepares and files documents for court cases. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal; may handle paralegal tasks.
Litigation Assistant | Pasadena | Civil Litigation Defense Adams & Martin Group - 3.8 Pasadena, CA Job Details $60,000 - $75,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Qualifications Court record maintenance Legal correspondence preparation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Business support for legal executives E-filing platforms Filing Legal discovery Mid-level Court case file organization Document viewing software Court hearing scheduling Paralegal Certificate 2 years Communication skills Pleadings filing assistance Full Job Description A well-established boutique defense firm in Pasadena is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support attorneys in all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities Prepare and process litigation documents, including correspondence, pleadings, briefs, and discovery Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and trial dates Manage federal and state court filings, including electronic filing procedures (ECF / PACER) Assist with preparation of Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation Qualifications 2 - 3 years of civil litigation assistant experience Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and PDF software Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to take initiative and work independently Paralegal Certificate preferred, but not required
Additional Information Compensation:
$60,000 - $75,000 annually 7-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch 100% employer paid medical and dental benefits for employees The firm values team players who actively engage and contribute who are looking to grow their skills. If this sounds like you, please apply today for immediate and confidential consideration! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
