Litigation Legal Assistant - Habitability Department

Block LLP•Burbank, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Block LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its growing Habitability Litigation Department throughout the litigation process. The role includes assisting with pleadings, discovery, court filings, case deadlines, client communication, and trial preparation. Prior habitability experience is not required; candidates with at least one year of personal injury or civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, on-site position at the firm's Burbank, California office. The role offers an opportunity to develop litigation skills while gaining experience in habitability and tenant rights litigation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or Paralegal in personal injury or civil litigation.
Fluency in both English and Spanish.
Familiarity with California civil litigation procedures, court filings, discovery, and calendaring.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Professional and compassionate approach to client communication.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other members of the legal team.
Must be able to work full-time on-site at the Burbank office.

Nice To Haves

Plaintiff-side personal injury or civil litigation experience.
Experience preparing pleadings and written discovery.
Experience assisting with depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
Familiarity with California Superior Court filing procedures and electronic filing systems.
Experience handling high-volume litigation caseloads.
Prior habitability, tenant rights, landlord-tenant, or housing litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Draft, format, proofread, file, and serve pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
Calendar and monitor court deadlines, hearings, depositions, inspections, mediations, and other important case dates.
Assist attorneys with written discovery, document collection, evidence organization, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
Collect and organize case evidence, including photographs, inspection reports, repair records, tenant communications, and other supporting documentation.
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, inspectors, and other parties involved in litigation.
Assist with obtaining and organizing documents related to property conditions, landlord-tenant communications, and other relevant case information.
Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files.
Update case information and activity in the firm's case management system.
Assist with scheduling depositions, client meetings, property inspections, court appearances, and other case-related appointments.
Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients to provide updates, gather information, and assist with case-related questions.
Provide clients with attentive, compassionate, and professional service.
Support attorneys and the litigation team with additional tasks as needed.