Litigation Assistant/Legal Assistant – Plaintiff Personal Injury

Job Description

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The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a well-established personal injury law firm, located in Burbank, CA. The firm focuses on helping clients navigate car accident and injury claims with professionalism, compassion, and efficiency, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where every team member is essential. This role is crucial for maintaining litigation calendars, organizing case files, and supporting attorneys to ensure successful outcomes for clients. The firm values attention to detail, accountability, and teamwork, offering stability and professional development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Burbank, CA
• Pay: $52000–$62400 yearly
• Team: Works closely with experienced attorneys and paralegals
• Mission: This person manages litigation calendars, organizes case files, and handles administrative tasks to support attorneys in achieving successful client outcomes.
• Tech Stack: Legal management and e-filing platforms

What You’ll Actually Do
• Calendaring: Maintain and update litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, and appearances.
• Case Preparation: Prepare and organize case files for attorneys ahead of court dates and depositions.
• Document Filing: File and serve pleadings, discovery, and other documents through e-filing systems.
• Communication: Coordinate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to ensure timely communication.
• Attorney Support: Support attorneys with trial preparation, document review, and last-minute requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High school diploma required, with core domain knowledge preferably in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a litigation assistant or legal assistant. Familiarity with litigation procedures, calendaring systems, and statutory deadlines is required.
• Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines; clear and professional written and verbal communication; ability to work independently while contributing to a team-driven environment; tech-savvy with legal management and e-filing platforms.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree preferred; Spanish language skills are a plus.