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Robert Half
Legal Practice Assistant
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a highly organized Legal Practice Assistant to support a busy Commercial Litigation team in Irvine, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for a legal support specialist with strong civil litigation experience who can manage court-related deadlines, prepare well-crafted legal documents, and provide dependable assistance to attorneys handling complex matters. The role offers the chance to work in a highly regarded law firm environment with exposure to both state and federal court procedures. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced practice.
Responsibilities:
- Support one partner and two associates by coordinating daily administrative and litigation support activities across active matters.
- Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents to ensure formatting, citation style, and overall presentation meet court and firm standards.
- Manage litigation calendars using calendaring software, track deadlines, and help attorneys stay current on key filing and court dates.
- File pleadings and other case documents electronically with state courts and assist with filings in federal court as needed.
- Research and confirm applicable court procedures, filing requirements, and local rules to support compliant submissions.
- Organize case materials, maintain matter files, and monitor documentation for completeness and accuracy before submission.
- Provide day-to-day practice support for commercial and civil litigation matters, helping the team stay organized and responsive.
- Review documents carefully for errors in formatting, spacing, fonts, and other presentation details prior to filing or distribution. Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience supporting civil or commercial litigation matters in a legal assistant or similar role.
- Hands-on experience with court filings, including electronic filing in state courts.
- Strong calendar management skills, with the ability to track deadlines accurately in a litigation environment.
- Familiarity with federal and state court procedures, rules, and filing expectations.
- Experience using calendaring tools such as CompuLaw or comparable docketing systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, especially when reviewing and formatting legal documents.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently while supporting several attorneys at once.