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About the Opportunity:
A top-ranked Los Angeles litigation firm is hiring a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary with 3–5 years of experience supporting attorneys in high-stakes general litigation and employment defense. This role supports four litigation attorneys with a desk split 50/50 between employment and general defense matters. This is a hybrid-remote position unless the candidate prefers fully in-office.
The firm is known for its elite trial team, strong culture, and has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Labor & Employment Practices in Los Angeles by the LA Times.
Start fully in-office for 2–3 weeks (DTLA or Manhattan Beach office), then transition to hybrid remote (1 day/week in-office)
Full-time schedule, strong internal support, and long-term career stability
Join a firm that values precision, collaboration, and long-standing relationships
Compensation & Benefits:
Full medical/dental/vision benefits
HMO medical plan 100% paid by the firm
PPO and dental upgrades available (employee pays the difference)
401(k) with current 5% firm contribution
Paid parking when in-office
2 weeks of vacation, increasing to 3 weeks after 5 years
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and file legal documents in California state and federal courts
Draft, edit, and format pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
Create tables of contents and authorities for legal filings
Maintain litigation calendar using docketing software
Coordinate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court staff
What You Bring:
3–5 years of litigation experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
Experience supporting busy attorneys in employment defense and/or general litigation
Familiarity with e-filing systems (state and federal) and litigation procedure
Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and legal calendaring tools
Strong organizational and formatting skills, including table creation
Apply Today – Interviews ongoing
Contact: lauren.alexander@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
