Legal Assistant, Irvine

Job Description

Job Description We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a busy law firm team, supporting attorneys across matters involving construction, commercial disputes, government contracts, surety, and bankruptcy. This permanent, onsite role is a contract position with the potential to become permanent and is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving legal environment, manages competing priorities with precision, and brings a strong service mindset to attorney support. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative practice while building toward long-term growth.

Responsibilities:• Prepare, proofread, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents for filing and distribution. • Maintain accurate case calendars and monitor litigation deadlines to help ensure timely filings and responses. • Research court rules, procedural requirements, and filing timelines using available legal and court resources.• Communicate with courts and related offices regarding filing status, scheduling matters, and case updates. • Coordinate depositions by arranging dates, confirming participants, and managing supporting logistics. • Provide day-to-day legal and administrative assistance for multiple attorneys across several practice areas.• Support document handling and case organization through systems such as iManage, SurePoint, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat. • Assist with additional office and case support tasks such as file intake, matter opening, invoice entry, time entry, and reimbursement processing when needed.•At least 2 years of experience in a legal assistant, legal secretary, or comparable law firm support role.• Demonstrated experience with e-filing, court filings, docket management, and litigation calendar oversight. • Ability to prepare and finalize pleadings accurately with strong typing and document formatting skills. • Experience scheduling depositions and coordinating related details with strong attention to detail.• Working knowledge of how to independently identify deadlines, civil procedure requirements, and court rules. • Proficiency with legal and office software, including iManage, SurePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple attorneys in a deadline-driven setting.• Detail-oriented, team-oriented approach with a positive attitude and sound judgment in a collaborative workplace.