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About Allen Matkins
Allen Matkins, a law firm with over 300 attorneys, was founded with deep roots in real estate and has leveraged that foundation to grow and build prominent litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, land use, and environmental practices allowing us to partner with clients across myriad industries and markets. For nearly 50 years, Allen Matkins has worked with clients drawn to us by our reputation for market-leading solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government. Our firm’s success is driven by our commitment to hiring and developing top talent, ensuring a team that delivers exceptional work and service to our clients. We are guided by our core values: our people are our most important resource; we have a commitment to quality work, all the time; and we work as a team with each other and with our clients - we foster camaraderie.
About the Position
Under general supervision, the Legal Assistant performs complex and specialized trial litigation secretarial and clerical support duties related to the specific work and functions of the assigned attorney(s). The Legal Assistant is highly skilled in providing executive-level support and ensures a high standard of client relations and client satisfaction in all aspects of the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete assignments including drafting, revisions and finalization of correspondence, pleadings (including tables of authorities), court forms, memoranda, and redline comparisons
- Conflicts checks, opening new client matters and obtaining conflicts waivers, if necessary
- Draft and serve discovery documents
- Prepare and send correspondence and/or emails to clients and/or opposing parties
- Assist attorneys with arranging and preparing for depositions
- Assist with trial preparation and trial support
- Calendar relevant dates
- Process vendor invoices, organize files, prepare expense reports, and manage attorney monthly billings
- Arrange for travel, meetings/depositions (in office or out of office); and remote court appearances
- State, civil, complex federal and appellate filings (manual and/or electronic, where applicable) and service of pleadings
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic attorney files in accordance with department policies, practices and procedures
- Attend training sessions as required or requested by the Firm
- Production, including creation of flash drives and/or pdf of same for transmittal to client, along with hard copies
- Retrieval and assembly of exhibits and hearing binders, as needed
- Provide peer support
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred. 5–7 years of experience working in a litigation practice within a law firm required.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work through complex document markups and instructions in a timely manner
- Ability to multi-task, manage and process workflow timely and accurately
- Extensive knowledge of Federal and State court electronic filing systems, PACER, ADR and JAMS mediation processes
- Knowledge of various court rules on the state and federal levels
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, co-workers and management
- Minimum typing speed of 70 wpm
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Adobe and Outlook
- Proficient in iTimekeep or similar time entry software
- Advanced proficiency in NetDocs or similar programs
- Familiarity with Aderant or other accounting software is a plus
- Proficient in Forms Workflow or other Judicial Council programs to efficiently access necessary court forms
- Must be a team player, proactive, flexible, organized and able to work under pressure
- Ability to work core business hours with flexibility for overtime, as required
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, all other characteristics prohibited by law, or gender identity and/or expression.
California Consumer Privacy Act
We will collect the personal information you provide in connection with this application as well as information included with any other document(s) you provide us. We may use this information to evaluate your application and consider you for employment with Allen Matkins. We may share this information with third parties for any of the following purposes: (i) to confirm the accuracy of the information provided; (ii) to conduct a background check; (iii) to confirm or evaluate potential conflicts of interest; and/or (iv) to check references. If you accept an offer with Allen Matkins, we may use this information to provide you with the benefits of your employment. Our employees' personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.allenmatkins.com/disclaimers/privacy-policy.html (https://www.allenmatkins.com/disclaimers/privacy-policy.html).
Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Compensation
Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation & benefits package. The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year. Actual salary will depend upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills, qualifications, and location.
The base salary range displayed on the job posting reflects the estimated range for new hire salaries for the position. The actual offered base salary will be determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills and qualifications. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external business factors.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
About Allen Matkins
Allen Matkins, a law firm with over 300 attorneys, was founded with deep roots in real estate and has leveraged that foundation to grow and build prominent litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, land use, and environmental practices allowing us to partner with clients across myriad industries and markets. For nearly 50 years, Allen Matkins has worked with clients drawn to us by our reputation for market-leading solutions, pragmatism, exemplary quality, approachability, and our unparalleled network of contacts and connections in business and government. Our firm’s success is driven by our commitment to hiring and developing top talent, ensuring a team that delivers exceptional work and service to our clients. We are guided by our core values: our people are our most important resource; we have a commitment to quality work, all the time; and we work as a team with each other and with our clients - we foster camaraderie.
About the Position
Under general supervision, the Legal Assistant performs complex and specialized trial litigation secretarial and clerical support duties related to the specific work and functions of the assigned attorney(s). The Legal Assistant is highly skilled in providing executive-level support and ensures a high standard of client relations and client satisfaction in all aspects of the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete assignments including drafting, revisions and finalization of correspondence, pleadings (including tables of authorities), court forms, memoranda, and redline comparisons
- Conflicts checks, opening new client matters and obtaining conflicts waivers, if necessary
- Draft and serve discovery documents
- Prepare and send correspondence and/or emails to clients and/or opposing parties
- Assist attorneys with arranging and preparing for depositions
- Assist with trial preparation and trial support
- Calendar relevant dates
- Process vendor invoices, organize files, prepare expense reports, and manage attorney monthly billings
- Arrange for travel, meetings/depositions (in office or out of office); and remote court appearances
- State, civil, complex federal and appellate filings (manual and/or electronic, where applicable) and service of pleadings
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic attorney files in accordance with department policies, practices and procedures
- Attend training sessions as required or requested by the Firm
- Production, including creation of flash drives and/or pdf of same for transmittal to client, along with hard copies
- Retrieval and assembly of exhibits and hearing binders, as needed
- Provide peer support
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred. 5–7 years of experience working in a litigation practice within a law firm required.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work through complex document markups and instructions in a timely manner
- Ability to multi-task, manage and process workflow timely and accurately
- Extensive knowledge of Federal and State court electronic filing systems, PACER, ADR and JAMS mediation processes
- Knowledge of various court rules on the state and federal levels
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, co-workers and management
- Minimum typing speed of 70 wpm
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Adobe and Outlook
- Proficient in iTimekeep or similar time entry software
- Advanced proficiency in NetDocs or similar programs
- Familiarity with Aderant or other accounting software is a plus
- Proficient in Forms Workflow or other Judicial Council programs to efficiently access necessary court forms
- Must be a team player, proactive, flexible, organized and able to work under pressure
- Ability to work core business hours with flexibility for overtime, as required
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, all other characteristics prohibited by law, or gender identity and/or expression.
California Consumer Privacy Act
We will collect the personal information you provide in connection with this application as well as information included with any other document(s) you provide us. We may use this information to evaluate your application and consider you for employment with Allen Matkins. We may share this information with third parties for any of the following purposes: (i) to confirm the accuracy of the information provided; (ii) to conduct a background check; (iii) to confirm or evaluate potential conflicts of interest; and/or (iv) to check references. If you accept an offer with Allen Matkins, we may use this information to provide you with the benefits of your employment. Our employees' personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.allenmatkins.com/disclaimers/privacy-policy.html (https://www.allenmatkins.com/disclaimers/privacy-policy.html).
Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Compensation
Allen Matkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation & benefits package. The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year. Actual salary will depend upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills, qualifications, and location.
The base salary range displayed on the job posting reflects the estimated range for new hire salaries for the position. The actual offered base salary will be determined by work location and additional factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills and qualifications. The pay range is subject to change at any time dependent on a variety of internal and external business factors.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in litigation assistant jobs.
- One to three years of experience supporting attorneys in a litigation or legal environment
- Proficiency in case management and e-discovery software such as Relativity or CaseMap
- Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, deadlines, and docketing systems
- Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field
- Experience preparing and organizing trial exhibits, deposition summaries, and discovery documents
- Familiarity with document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
Tips for Your Litigation Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to litigation workflows
Highlight direct experience with case management software, e-discovery platforms, and docket management rather than generic administrative skills. Hiring managers at law firms scan for specific tools and litigation-stage familiarity, so name the systems you have actually used.
Certify your legal support credentials early
A NALS certification or a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program signals baseline competency to firms that screen by credential before reviewing experience. Earning one before you apply puts your resume past automated filters that reject uncredentialed applicants outright.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists litigation assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your practice area
Litigation assistant roles in personal injury, commercial litigation, and family law demand different document sets and courtroom procedures. Search by practice area in your filters and prioritize postings that match your hands-on experience rather than applying broadly to every opening.
Prepare a work sample for your interview
Many law firms ask candidates to organize a mock exhibit list or summarize deposition excerpts during the interview process. Bringing a sanitized sample of a binder you assembled or a timeline you built for a prior case gives you a concrete talking point and demonstrates courtroom readiness.
Negotiate start date and CLE reimbursement
Law firms often have more flexibility on continuing legal education reimbursement and bar prep support than on base pay. Raise these in the offer stage after you have an offer in hand, not during the first interview, to avoid signaling divided commitment.
Litigation Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most litigation assistants?
The most active employers for litigation assistants right now are Jobot, FSA, and Stinson Leonard Street, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large regional law firms and corporate legal departments at Fortune 500 companies tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many litigation assistant jobs are remote?
About 53% of litigation assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles remain less common than in many other legal support positions. Document review, case indexing, and deposition summarization are the sub-functions most frequently offered on a remote or flexible basis.
How do you become a litigation assistant?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related legal field from an ABA-approved program. Build hands-on experience through internships at law firms or corporate legal departments, focusing on docket management and document preparation. Earning a NALS certification strengthens your candidacy, and ongoing exposure to e-discovery tools accelerates placement into trial-focused roles.
Can you get a litigation assistant job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level litigation assistant roles exist at smaller plaintiff-side firms and legal aid organizations that value attention to detail and willingness to learn over prior case experience. Internships completed during a paralegal program, even unpaid ones, count as hands-on experience. Demonstrating fluency with document management software and court filing portals compensates for a thin work history in many hiring decisions.
What does the litigation assistant interview process look like?
Most firms begin with a phone screen focused on your experience with specific case management tools and practice areas. A second round typically involves a skills assessment, such as organizing a mock exhibit list or proofreading a legal brief under time constraints. Final interviews with supervising attorneys often center on how you manage competing deadlines and handle confidential client information.
Where can I find and apply to litigation assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to litigation assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies across the United States. Find roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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