Defense Litigation Legal Assistant

Position : Litigation Legal Assistant Location : Fully On-Site in Woodland Hills or Monrovia, CA Salary Range : $59,280 - $80,000 Hours : 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday About the Role : An established defense litigation firm specializing in personal injury and catastrophic injury claims is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant for its busy Woodland Hills or Monrovia office. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong civil litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable managing deadlines, ensuring attorneys stay on schedule, and assisting with trial preparation. Key Responsibilities Perform case intake, opening, and management Maintain and manage litigation deadlines, ensuring timely filings and responses Handle filing and service in California superior, federal, and appellate courts Assist with trial preparation, including document preparation, motions in limine, and exhibit binder creation Support attorneys in managing expert designation and deposition processes Communicate with clients and insurance carriers via email and phone Skills and Qualifications Court Rules Knowledge : Familiarity with filing and service rules for pleadings and discovery, trial-triggered deadlines Technical Skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) Communication Skills : Comfortable interacting with clients and insurance carriers Trial Prep : Previous trial preparation experience, including service and filing of trial documents Benefits Medical Insurance : HMO with no cost to employee, or PPO with no deductible Dental Insurance : HMO at no cost to employee, or PPO at $25/hr per pay period 401(k) : Available with long-term life insurance Additional Perks : 10 paid holidays, PTO, and free on-site parking If you are a Legal Assistant with a "hit the ground running" attitude and ready to work in a high-growth legal environment, apply today All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.