Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Century City, CA
Compensation & Benefits: $110,000 - $130,000 base + medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.
Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time, Hybrid 2 days onsite / 3 days remote (after 30-day onboarding period)
LHH is partnering with a growing trial-focused law firm in Century City seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support its expanding team. The firm handles high-stakes commercial litigation matters. The firm is adding a key support professional, with potential for additional hires in the future. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented environment with strong retention and meaningful case exposure.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys in complex commercial matters
Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
Create and maintain document shells and templates for attorney use
Prepare Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA)
Handle state and federal court filings (appellate filing experience is a plus)
Coordinate and manage e-filing processes across jurisdictions
Monitor case deadlines and collaborate with the docketing team to ensure compliance
Maintain organization of case files and litigation materials
Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, and external parties as needed
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary (trial firm experience preferred)
Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
Proficiency in TOA/TOC preparation and legal document formatting
Experience creating document shells and managing complex filings
Ability to manage deadlines and stay proactive with calendaring and case tracking
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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