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LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT | PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY Jobs in Tustin, CA at TUSH LAW LTD.
LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT | PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY
PAY: $30–$35 PER HOUR, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE
TUSH LAW LTD. is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to support our plaintiff-side personal injury litigation team. This entry-level position is ideal for a motivated and highly organized candidate with 0–2 years of legal experience who wants to develop a career in civil litigation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, format, file, serve, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation documents
- File documents with California state and federal courts
- Assist with preparing and responding to written discovery
- Maintain attorney calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other appearances
- Schedule depositions, client appointments, hearings, and meetings
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and trial documents
- Request and organize medical records, billing records, and other case-related documents
- Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court personnel, medical providers, and vendors
- Maintain organized electronic case files and assist attorneys and paralegals with case management
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent education or relevant experience will also be considered
- 0–2 years of legal assistant or law-office experience
- Personal injury or civil litigation experience preferred but not required
- Familiarity with California court procedures, CCP deadlines, legal calendaring, and electronic filing systems is a plus
- Ability to multitask, prioritize deadlines, and manage a high-volume workflow
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Dependable, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable learning new technology and case-management systems
- Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred
BENEFITS
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan and 401(k) matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth
POSITION DETAILS
- Full-time, in-person position
- Monday through Friday
- Eight-hour day shift
- Location: Tustin, California
Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT | PLAINTIFF PERSONAL INJURY
Company: TUSH LAW LTD.
Location: Tustin, CA
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