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Description Are you an entry-level litigation assistant seeking to develop your litigation skills with hands-on mentorship and direct partnership with attorneys? A growing, high-end, litigation firm in Newport Beach is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of civil litigation experience here in California. This firm practices in complex areas such as real estate, employment, business, and commercial litigation. They will teach their practice areas! This litigation assistant will help with critical factor in running the practice, including: + filing and serving legal documents (with CA state and federal courts) + docketing litigation deadlines + preparing for trial + formatting pleadings and discovery shells + corresponding with clients regarding case updates + ^ pay is contingent upon fluency/experience with the duties above Litigation Assistants with experience in small firms will do best because they know the importance of wearing many hats!  Because of their small size, this firm affords more opportunity for growth and training. The last paralegal they hired went to law school and is now an attorney with the firm! Requirements + 1+ years of substantive civil litigation experience in CA + Fluency in filing and serving legal documents - please do not apply without knowing how to electronically file and serve documents + Knowledge of CA civil codes & procedures (litigation deadlines, how to call the court, pleading formatting rules, etc.) + Willingness to speak with clients over the phone and assist with administrative tasks (such as getting payments out to vendors) + Ability to commute on-site daily (sorry, no remote work at this time) Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Newport Beach Litigation Assistant" as the subject line. This firm will hire fast! Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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