Job Description

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Litigation

Location: Newport Beach, CA | On-Site
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time
Level: Entry-Level / Early Career

A well-established personal injury law firm is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join its litigation team in Newport Beach. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–3 years of legal or administrative experience who is interested in litigation and wants to build a long-term career in the legal field.

You’ll work closely with attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, gaining hands-on exposure to personal injury litigation and supporting cases from intake through resolution.

What You’ll Do

• Support attorneys and paralegals with active litigation files
• Assist with preparing, filing, and serving legal documents
• Maintain case calendars and track important deadlines
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and documentation
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Provide general administrative and case support as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of legal or administrative experience preferred
• Interest in litigation or pursuit of a paralegal certificate is a plus
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Reliable and comfortable working fully on-site in Newport Beach

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strong opportunity to grow within a respected litigation practice
• Hands-on exposure to personal injury litigation
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Full benefits package

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

If you're looking for a firm where people genuinely enjoy working together and employees build long-term careers, we'd love to speak with you.

For confidential consideration, please contact Brianna Schlick at 605-705-3958 or submit your resume confidentially 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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.