Job Description

Downtown Los Angeles | Civil Defense and Subrogation | Up to $110,000

Downtown Los Angeles is where serious litigators build lasting careers, and this opportunity places you at the core of a high-performing civil defense team. Mission Recruiting is proud to represent a respected boutique firm seeking a Senior Litigation Legal Assistant and Executive Assistant to serve as the trusted right-hand to a senior attorney.

This is a pivotal, high-responsibility desk. You will support a senior attorney and two additional attorneys while managing 60 to 70 active litigation matters. Success in this role means more than strong clerical skills. It requires command of California civil litigation procedures, confidence in independent filings, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, the office offers daily collaboration in a professional, mentorship-driven environment surrounded by top-tier dining, cultural landmarks, and convenient transit options. This is ideal for someone who values structure, in-person teamwork, and long-term stability.

About the Practice

• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Subrogation
• Executive Administrative Support

What You Will Do

• Manage a high-volume desk with 60 to 70 active litigation matters
• Track deadlines and maintain detailed litigation calendars
• Independently handle California State and Federal e-filings
• Prepare, format, and proofread complex pleadings, including Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Prepare discovery shells
• Coordinate hearings and remote appearances
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Assist with mediation and trial preparation
• Provide executive-level scheduling and administrative coordination for a senior attorney

Why This Role Stands Out

• Established civil defense and subrogation boutique with steady Fortune 500 client workflow
• Approximately 15 attorneys and 30 total staff
• Mentorship-driven, collegial culture
• Many team members with 5 to 10 plus years of tenure
• Fast, professional interview process
• Mission Recruiting handles negotiations on your behalf

Compensation

• $90,000 to $110,000 salary range with a strong ceiling

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with 50 percent employer-paid premiums for employees and eligible dependents after 30 days
• 8 paid holidays annually
• 6 paid sick days annually

Vacation accrual

• 5 days after 1 year
• 10 days after 2 years
• 15 days after 5 years
• 401(k) eligibility based on plan requirements, including employer contributions

Work Environment

• Monday through Friday
• 100 percent onsite in Downtown Los Angeles
• Direct support for a senior attorney, plus up to two additional attorneys
• High-responsibility desk with significant autonomy

The Ideal Professional

• Strong command of California civil litigation procedures
• Experience managing a heavy caseload with multiple concurrent deadlines
• Confident handling of State and Federal e-filings independently
• Skilled in preparing discovery shells and complex document formatting
• Highly organized, discreet, and detail-oriented
• Seeking long-term stability in a fully in-office environment

If you are ready to be the operational backbone of a thriving litigation practice and serve as a senior attorney’s indispensable partner, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Mission Recruiting proudly represents this role and will guide you through a streamlined, confidential process from introduction to offer.

Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000

Reference: 148422