Legal Assistant – Trial & Defense

. Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high-volume complex legal documents, pleadings, letters, and emails
Prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities
File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic court filing systems and other means
Maintain calendars for hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, and meetings
Apply knowledge of civil and federal court filing deadlines, rules, and procedures
Prepare for and assist in trials
Assist paralegals with organizing case files and maintaining records
Arrange travel, including car, hotel, and airfare reservations
Complete attorney monthly expenses for accounting
Perform administrative work including billing, correspondence, invoices, and client reporting

What you’ll need

2+ years of previous experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary
Legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts
Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to think ahead and follow written and verbal instructions
Strong writing, researching, organization, flexibility, and teamwork skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Previous experience with FileSite or iManage filing systems
Creative problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative with minimal supervision
Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the firm

Comp & perks