Legal Assistant – Personal Injury / Defense Litigation

corviaconsulting•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant will support attorneys at a law firm in Los Angeles, California, in plaintiff-side or defense-side litigation. This is a full-time, 100% in-office role for a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. The Legal Assistant will help keep cases organized and progressing by providing administrative and legal support throughout the litigation process, working closely with attorneys and legal staff.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role.
Prior experience working in a plaintiff-side (PLF) or defense-side (DEF) law firm.
Familiarity with litigation procedures, court filings, discovery, and case management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal staff.
Must be willing and able to work in the Los Angeles office five days a week.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys throughout the litigation process.
Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other case-related materials.
Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, coordinate meetings, and track important deadlines.
Assist with discovery, including preparing, organizing, and tracking discovery requests and responses.
Maintain and organize electronic case files, ensuring documents are accurate and easily accessible.
Coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
Assist with court filings, e-filing, and docket management.
Monitor case deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to keep matters progressing efficiently.
Conduct legal research and assist with gathering information and documentation as needed.
Provide general administrative support to attorneys and the legal team.