Do you have experience working as a legal assistant or in a litigation support role and want to expand into habitability law? Legal Corner Law Office is a growing plaintiff-side law firm focused on helping individuals navigate difficult legal situations and pursue meaningful results.
We’re looking for someone who understands the litigation environment, knows how to keep cases organized and moving, and is ready to learn a new area of law.
Prior habitability experience is not required. We are open to training candidates with litigation experience who are interested in learning tenant rights and habitability litigation.
About the Role
We’re looking for an organized and detail-oriented Habitability Litigation Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and paralegals with active tenant rights and habitability cases.
You’ll assist with client communication, court filings, service of process, case documents, file organization, and day-to-day litigation support. You’ll also help prepare cases for hearings, mediations, depositions, and other important stages of the litigation process.
Whether your litigation experience comes from employment law, personal injury, civil litigation, workers’ compensation, or another practice area, our team will provide training and support to help you learn the habitability practice area.
Key Responsibilities
- Support attorneys and paralegals with active habitability litigation matters
- Conduct client calls to gather information and provide case updates
- Monitor and follow up on service of process and court filing statuses
- Review court notices, filings, and other case-related documents
- Save, upload, download, and maintain legal documents within the firm’s case management systems
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files throughout the litigation process
- Prepare basic correspondence, forms, and administrative legal documents
- Coordinate with courts, process servers, clients, experts, and opposing counsel as needed
- Assist with hearing, mediation, deposition, and trial preparation
- Ensure case files remain updated, complete, and properly documented
- Track deadlines and assist the litigation team with keeping cases moving forward
- Perform additional administrative and legal support tasks as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or in a similar litigation support role
- Prior experience working in a litigation environment
- Familiarity with the litigation lifecycle, court filings, deadlines, and case management
- Habitability or landlord-tenant experience is a plus, but not required
- Candidates with experience in employment law, personal injury, civil litigation, workers’ compensation, or other litigation-focused practice areas are encouraged to apply
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable communicating with clients, courts, vendors, and other litigation professionals
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace, and legal case management software
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other team members
- Willingness to learn and grow within the habitability practice area
What We Offer
- Training and support in tenant rights and habitability litigation
- Opportunity to apply your existing litigation experience to a growing practice area
- Hands-on experience supporting cases throughout the litigation lifecycle
- Direct collaboration with attorneys and paralegals
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Supportive, collaborative, and fast-growing work environment
- Competitive pay: $20.00–$26.00 per hour
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
If you have litigation support experience and are interested in getting into habitability law, we encourage you to apply. You do not need prior habitability experience. We’re looking for someone who already understands the pace and responsibilities of litigation and is ready to learn a new practice area while supporting cases that make a meaningful difference for tenants.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or in a similar litigation support role?
Ability to Commute:
- Glendale, CA 91203 (Required)
Work Location: In person
