Legal Assistant - General Liability
- $23 - $35
- Thousand Oaks, CA
A bit about us:
Our client is a well-established, multi-service law firm in California with offices across the state, including Westlake Village, San Diego, Fresno, and Orange County. Since 1987, they’ve built a strong reputation in General Liability Defense, Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, and Complex Litigation. With a commitment to high-quality legal work, a collaborative culture, and a diverse leadership team, the firm is known for treating every case with integrity, innovation, and a team-first mindset.
Why join us?
Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program
Paid time off and additional standard firm benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program
Paid time off and additional standard firm benefits
Job Details
Our client’s insurance defense team is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support General Liability and Personal Injury matters. This is a full-time position in the Westlake Village office, ideal for someone with at least 10 years of civil litigation, general liability, or employment defense support experience.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and manage litigation calendars and deadlines (depositions, hearings, mediations, etc.)
Schedule, confirm, and coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, and court appearances
Draft and format pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
File and serve legal documents with courts and opposing counsel
Organize case files, manage discovery processes, and support attorneys with case management
Provide general administrative and paralegal support as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum 10 years’ experience in litigation support, preferably in General Liability, Personal Injury, or Employment Defense
Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, calendaring, document preparation, and court filing
Excellent formatting, proofreading, and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow-through
Paralegal certificate or relevant legal assistant credentials are a plus, but not required
Schedule & Work Mode
Full-time, Monday through Friday
On-site at the Westlake Village, CA office (no remote option)
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and manage litigation calendars and deadlines (depositions, hearings, mediations, etc.)
Schedule, confirm, and coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, and court appearances
Draft and format pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
File and serve legal documents with courts and opposing counsel
Organize case files, manage discovery processes, and support attorneys with case management
Provide general administrative and paralegal support as needed
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum 10 years’ experience in litigation support, preferably in General Liability, Personal Injury, or Employment Defense
Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, calendaring, document preparation, and court filing
Excellent formatting, proofreading, and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow-through
Paralegal certificate or relevant legal assistant credentials are a plus, but not required
Schedule & Work Mode
Full-time, Monday through Friday
On-site at the Westlake Village, CA office (no remote option)
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.