Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Settlement Support

Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Settlement Support

Los Angeles, California | Full-Time | $60,000–$90,000

Our client, a California-based litigation boutique, is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support its Settlement Department within its consumer defense litigation practice. This is a primarily remote position, with occasional in-person attendance required for meetings or trial-related work in downtown Los Angeles.

The firm is open to applicants at either the Legal Assistant or Paralegal level. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of legal-support experience with exposure to civil litigation and the ability to manage a high-volume workload with accuracy, initiative, and consistent follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process pleadings and other legal documents
• Assist with California Code of Civil Procedure §998 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 offers
• Prepare proofs of service
• Monitor litigation and settlement deadlines
• Track settlement documents, payments, and case status
• Follow up on outstanding items through completion
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel
• Maintain detailed and accurate case-management records
• Manage competing priorities across a high-volume caseload
• Record billable time accurately and consistently

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of legal-support experience with exposure to litigation
• Exposure to civil litigation and working knowledge of litigation documents and procedures
• Prior defense-side litigation experience preferred but not required; transferable plaintiff-side civil litigation experience will also be considered
• Experience preparing pleadings, proofs of service and related legal documents
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and recognize when to ask questions
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and follow matters through completion
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Legal billing or billable-time-entry experience preferred

Compensation

• Legal Assistant: $60,000–$90,000
• Paralegal: $70,000–$90,000

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and the level at which the person is hired.

Work Arrangement

This is a primarily remote position. Applicants must be available to attend occasional in-person meetings or assist with trial-related work in downtown Los Angeles when required.