Senior Litigation Legal Assistant

About the role

We are a nationally recognized law firm seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex commercial and high‑stakes litigation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and has prior experience at an AmLaw or large firm.

Key responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys in federal and California state court litigation matters.
• Draft, revise, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence in compliance with court rules.
• Manage e‑filings in federal and California courts using CM/ECF.
• Maintain litigation calendars, monitor deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation, including exhibits and binders.
• Prepare and edit client billing using legal billing platforms such as 3E or InTapp.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting.
• Communicate professionally with courts, clients, and opposing counsel.

Required profile

• 7+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of federal and California state court procedures and e‑filing requirements.
• Highly organized with excellent proofreading and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word (TOC, TOA, cross‑referencing, track changes, styles).
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with CM/ECF e‑filing systems.
• Familiarity with document management systems.
• Use of legal billing platforms (e.g., 3E, InTapp).