Confidential Opportunity – Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Hybrid) | Downtown Los Angeles
A well-established and highly respected California litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join its collaborative business litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both substantive paralegal work and legal assistant responsibilities in a supportive, team-oriented environment with exceptional employee retention.
This hybrid role is approximately 80% paralegal and 20% legal assistant, supporting a busy team of attorneys handling sophisticated litigation matters.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and file documents in California state and federal courts
- Manage litigation calendars and deadlines
- Draft, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
- Create document shells, tables of contents, and tables of authorities
- Assist with document production and e-discovery
- Prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial
- Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel
- Provide administrative and litigation support as needed
Qualifications
- Experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment
- Strong knowledge of California and federal court filing procedures
- Experience with discovery, trial preparation, deposition preparation, and calendaring
- Proficiency in document formatting, document production, and creating tables
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Team-first mentality and willingness to assist wherever needed
- Seeking a long-term opportunity with a stable firm
Why This Opportunity?
- Hybrid schedule after initial onboarding of 60 days (transitions to one day on-site per week)
- Supportive, close-knit team with a collaborative culture
- Outstanding employee retention—many staff members have been with the firm for 10+ years
- No billable hour requirement
- Stable workload supporting an established healthcare litigation practice
- Paid parking when working in the office
Benefits
- Firm-paid HMO medical coverage (employee)
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Two weeks of PTO, increasing to three weeks after five years
- Paid parking
- Comprehensive benefits package
Compensation: Target salary up to $100,000, depending on experience.
If you're looking for a long-term home with a respected litigation practice that values teamwork, mentorship, and work-life balance, we'd love to speak with you.
For confidential consideration, contact Brianna Schlick at 605-705-3958 or send your resume to Brianna.Schlick@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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