Legal Assistant

Career Consulting Partners

Litigation Legal Assistant supporting attorneys with CA litigation matters and court filings in a large California firm. Requires 5+ years of experience with strong knowledge of legal procedures and e-filing.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeCosta Mesa • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in litigation support, including preparation and filing of court documents, managing litigation calendars, and proficiency in document management systems. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Litigation Legal Assistant ExperienceState And Federal Court ProceduresE-FilingMicrosoft Word ProficiencyLitigation Calendaring

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Hard Skills

Litigation SupportCourt FilingsDeadline TrackingPleadings PreparationDocument FormattingProofreadingMultitasking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

IManageCompuLawBest AuthorityAdobe Acrobat ProCCC Macros

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support attorneys with CA litigation matters
Prepare and file state and federal court filings, including e-filings
Manage litigation calendaring and deadlines in accordance with court rules
Assist with pleadings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities
Proofread and format legal documents and correspondence
Provide administrative and litigation support across multiple matters and teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e-filing
Experience with litigation calendaring and deadline tracking
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Experience with iManage or similar document management systems
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and CCC Macros is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with annual employer contribution; employee deferrals
Medical (HMO/PPO options), dental, and vision coverage
Dependent coverage and domestic partner coverage are available
Life Insurance: Group and supplemental life insurance options are available
Long-term disability and long-term care insurance options are available
Employee well-being initiatives, including EAP professional counseling and referral services
Competitive vacation and sick leave, paid firm holidays
Monthly travel and/or parking allowance offered
Events for holidays, birthday commemorations, special staff acknowledgments, and annual events
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Plans – Sections 125 and 132 plans available
Onboarding and in-house training programs, continuing learning, and professional growth and development opportunities