Legal Assistant

About the Firm

We are a boutique defense law firm based in Encino, CA, focused on delivering high-quality legal services with a personalized approach. Our team handles a range of defense matters and prides itself on efficiency, collaboration, and strong client advocacy.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys in all phases of litigation. This individual will play a key role in maintaining case organization, managing deadlines, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings

• File legal documents in state and federal courts (including e-filing)

• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court dates

• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings

• Maintain and organize case files (electronic and physical)

• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

• Assist with discovery, including document production and responses

• Track billable time and assist with billing processes

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in a defense firm

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules

• Experience with e-filing in California courts

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Experience with legal software/case management systems is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in insurance defense, civil litigation, or related practice areas

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Opportunities for growth within a collaborative team environment

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.