Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant | The Hahn Legal Group, APC

The Tone:
This is a critical legal assistant position at The Hahn Legal Group, APC, a firm dedicated to the specialized areas of education advocacy and civil litigation. The company’s core mission involves representing students and families who are navigating some of the most challenging and sensitive moments of their educational journeys. Through strategic advocacy, meticulous preparation, and a firm commitment to justice, the firm strives to protect futures and initiate meaningful change for its clients. This role is foundational to achieving successful legal outcomes, as it ensures that every aspect of litigation is exceptionally organized, precisely managed, and professionally handled. The assistant serves as an indispensable partner, directly enabling attorneys to pursue justice and positively impact the lives of students and families throughout California.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $45000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Supports attorneys
• Mission: Owns the organization and progression of complex litigation cases.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Organization: Take ownership of keeping complex litigation cases meticulously organized, ensuring all documentation, evidence, and communications are systematically managed for efficient retrieval and review.
• Deadline Management: Proactively manage, track, and anticipate all critical legal deadlines and filing requirements, safeguarding against missed opportunities and ensuring timely compliance.
• Case Activity Coordination: Coordinate all essential case activities, including scheduling meetings, depositions, and court appearances, while ensuring all logistical details are flawlessly executed.
• Detail Execution: Handle every minute detail inherent to legal processes with utmost professionalism and precision, from document preparation and filing to client communication support.
• Attorney Partnership: Function as a trusted and indispensable partner to attorneys, providing comprehensive support that extends beyond administrative tasks to directly enable strategic advocacy and effective client representation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An experienced professional demonstrating a robust foundational understanding of civil litigation principles and the specific legal processes pertinent to education advocacy.
• Experience: Proven, hands-on experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant, particularly thriving in environments that demand exceptional organizational skills and a proactive approach to workload management.
• Skills: Possesses exceptional organizational capabilities, a strong aptitude for problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail and precision in all tasks, and a proven ability to anticipate needs and stay one step ahead in a complex legal environment.