Litigation Legal Assistant

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant Location: San Fernando Valley Salary: $90,000–$110,000 DOE Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days remote Position Overview A multi-office law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation practice . The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage court filings, deadlines, and legal documents. Key Responsibilities •Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys. •Prepare, format, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal materials. •Handle electronic filings in California state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedures. •Manage litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and other case-related events. •Calculate and track deadlines in accordance with applicable state and federal procedural rules. •Coordinate depositions, mediations, meetings, and other case-related activities. •Organize and maintain electronic case files using document management systems. •Assist with case management, document production, and preparation of litigation materials. •Maintain attorney calendars, case lists, and related administrative records. •Collaborate with other legal support staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of assignments. Qualifications •Strong, hands-on litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience within a law firm. •Proficiency with California state and federal court filings is required. •Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, calendaring, and deadline management. •Experience preparing and formatting complex legal documents. •Familiarity with legal document management and calendaring systems; iManage experience is a plus. •Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications. •Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities. •Ability to work independently while supporting attorneys in a collaborative environment. Please send resumes to cesar@matfar.com