Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our client to support attorneys through all phases of complex litigation and trial preparation. This role plays a critical part in keeping cases organized, deadlines met, and filings accurate across state and federal matters. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation support experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced legal environment. This is a direct hire position based onsite in Los Angeles, California.
Compensation:
$95,000 to $110,000 per year
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with flexibility based on trial needs
Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant:
• Support litigation teams by managing case files, coordinating client intake, maintaining pleadings, and ensuring accurate organization of correspondence, discovery, and work product
• Oversee docketing activities by tracking court deadlines, discovery timelines, and key litigation milestones to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
• Prepare, format, and finalize legal documents for filing, including pleadings, exhibits, and discovery materials, while adhering to court rules and internal standards
• Assist with depositions and trial preparation by organizing binders, exhibits, witness materials, and coordinating with outside vendors and litigation support teams
• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support including calendar management, time entry, expense processing, billing support, and confidential client communication
Qualifications and Skills for the Litigation Legal Assistant:
• Proven experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm or legal services environment with exposure to trial preparation and court filings
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures, document management, and litigation workflows
• Proficiency with legal technology, document databases, and Microsoft Outlook for scheduling, timekeeping, and communication
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive client information
Why Join Us?
This role offers hands on involvement in meaningful litigation matters with direct exposure to attorneys and trial activity. You will collaborate closely with legal teams while contributing to the day to day operations that support successful case outcomes. It is a strong opportunity to deepen litigation expertise within a professional and structured legal environment.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting and Finance, Call Center and Office Support, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting https://www.contemporarystaffing.com.