Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Beverly Hills, CA

Pay Rate and Benefits: $35 to $40 per hour

Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 Days Remote / 2 Days Onsite), Contract (3+ month assignment)

LHH is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a dynamic legal team at a well-established firm in Beverly Hills, CA. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in litigation defense, and who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-level administrative support to attorneys handling litigation defense matters.

• Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence.

• Organize and maintain case files, records, and legal documentation.

• Track and manage litigation deadlines, including pre-trial schedules and court appearances.

• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and hearings.

• Handle court filings across federal, state, and appellate courts, including e-filing and physical submissions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant in litigation defense.

• In-depth knowledge of filing procedures and rules for federal and state courts.

• Proficiency in e-filing systems and calendaring litigation timelines.

• Familiarity with judicial forms and legal formatting requirements.

• Skilled in preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities.

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a legal team.

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

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:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.