| Location | Irvine, CA |
| Salary | $33–$40 Per Hour |
Litigation Practice Assistant
Compensation: $33 - $40 per hour
Location: Irvine Spectrum Area, Irvine, CA
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site
LHH is partnering with a law firm in Irvine to recruit a Litigation Practice Assistant. This position supports attorneys and litigation staff throughout all phases of civil litigation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
File documents electronically in California state and federal courts.
Maintain attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, court appearances, and client meetings.
Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document production.
Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
Assist with discovery, trial preparation, exhibit management, and document review.
Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and legal staff.
Track litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Provide administrative support to attorneys and litigation teams.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of litigation legal assistant, practice assistant, or related legal support experience preferred.
Knowledge of California state court filing procedures; federal court filing experience is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software systems.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
Professional demeanor and commitment to client service.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Professional development and growth opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing litigation team and provide essential support on a variety of civil litigation matters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Pay Details: $33.00 to $44.00 per hour
Search managed by: Michelle Wirtz
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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 https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
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:
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