Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

Job Description

Litigation Legal Practice Assistant | Adams & Martin Group

The Tone:
This is an in-person position at Adams & Martin Group, located in Irvine, CA. This role supports a dynamic litigation team, contributing directly to the efficient operation of legal practices. The Litigation Legal Practice Assistant is critical for ensuring compliance, precision, and organization in all legal documentation and administrative processes. This professional plays a vital role in enabling attorneys to focus on core litigation strategies by managing essential support functions with discretion and expertise.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Location: In-person, Irvine, CA
• Pay: $80000–$100000 yearly
• Team: Supports a litigation team and assigned attorneys
• Mission: Ensures smooth, compliant, and organized legal support operations for the litigation team, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, NetDocuments, Intapp Time, document comparison software, electronic databases

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Preparation: Draft, proofread, and format pleadings and legal documents with precision and professionalism.
• Court Filings: Manage electronic filing of legal documents in both Federal and State courts, ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements.
• Schedule Management: Coordinate in-person and virtual meetings, maintain attorney calendars, and arrange travel itineraries and logistics.
• File Organization: Organize and maintain electronic and paper files using NetDocuments, applying standardized naming conventions.
• Administrative Support: Provide daily administrative and clerical support to assigned attorneys, including new client intake and expense report submission.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma or GED required, demonstrating foundational education for complex legal support.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience specifically as a litigation legal assistant, with proven ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bonus: Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; experience in Complex Litigation and Trial preferred; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred; familiarity with NetDocuments or similar document management systems preferred.