Litigation Legal Assistant

TORKLAW • Irvine, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

TORKLAW is an award-winning personal injury law firm driven by a commitment to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most challenging situations. Our team is passionate about delivering outstanding client service, strong legal results, and fostering a workplace culture built on collaboration, accountability, and compassion. We are seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a dynamic litigation team consisting of 2–3 attorneys and paralegals handling approximately 50 active matters. This role is perfect for someone who is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys playing an essential support role in keeping litigation matters progressing smoothly and efficiently. Our firm operates within a modern, paperless environment utilizing cloud-based platforms and legal technology tools such as Slack, Box, and CasePeer, with additional software integrations and system enhancements on the horizon. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with technology, adaptable to change, and quick to learn new systems and workflows. At TORKLAW, you’ll work alongside a supportive and team-oriented group that values clear communication, dependability, and mutual respect. Your work will have a meaningful impact as you help support attorneys, paralegals, and clients throughout every stage of the litigation process.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of California court procedures, including CCP deadlines, e-filing, and litigation document formatting
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys while managing deadlines, priorities, and case-related tasks in an organized and collaborative environment
• Comfortable working with cloud-based technology and learning new systems quickly; experience with case management transitions is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, e-file, serve, and manage litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and proofs of service while maintaining organized electronic files and version control within cloud-based systems
• Manage calendaring and scheduling for hearings, deadlines, depositions, mediations, IMEs, client meetings, and attorney conferences while coordinating with vendors and proactively tracking upcoming deadlines and appearances
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and collaborate closely with attorneys and paralegals to support case progression, maintain organized case files, and ensure clear team communication through chat-based platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 10 paid vacation days annually
• 6 paid sick days annually
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
• Regular firm events including happy hours, team building activities, and holiday celebrations
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed