A respected California-based defense litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join its growing team. This fully remote Litigation Assistant position supports a busy medical malpractice and labor & employment defense practice. The ideal Litigation Assistant will be highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have strong litigation support experience from case inception through trial. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Litigation Assistant looking to join a collaborative and supportive legal team. This role will be fully remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file documents in California state and federal courts
• Maintain litigation calendars and track critical deadlines
• Draft and prepare Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC)
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and case management
• Support two busy attorneys while coordinating with a collaborative team of litigation professionals
• Handle a high-volume defense litigation desk with professionalism and attention to detail

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of litigation experience required
• Defense litigation background required
• Medical malpractice, insurance defense, or labor & employment litigation experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court filing procedures
• Experience with calendaring, TOA/TOC preparation, and trial support
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing deadlines
• Paralegal certificate is a plus, as billable paralegal work may be available

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.