Litigation Legal Assistant - Habitability Department

About the role

Location: Burbank, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Compensation

$25–$30 per hour, DOE

About the Role

Block LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our growing Habitability Litigation Department. This role will support attorneys throughout the litigation process by assisting with pleadings, discovery, court filings, case deadlines, client communication, and trial preparation.

Prior habitability experience is not required. We welcome candidates with at least one year of personal injury or civil litigation experience who are interested in expanding their knowledge and skills into habitability and tenant rights litigation.

This is a great opportunity for a legal assistant or junior paralegal looking to continue developing their litigation skills while gaining experience in a growing practice area.

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Burbank office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, file, and serve pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Calendar and monitor court deadlines, hearings, depositions, inspections, mediations, and other important case dates.
• Assist attorneys with written discovery, document collection, evidence organization, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
• Collect and organize case-related evidence, including photographs, inspection reports, repair records, tenant communications, and other supporting documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, inspectors, and other parties involved in litigation.
• Assist with obtaining and organizing documents related to property conditions, landlord-tenant communications, and other relevant case information.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files.
• Update case information and activity in the firm's case management system.
• Assist with scheduling depositions, client meetings, property inspections, court appearances, and other case-related appointments.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients to provide updates, gather information, and assist with case-related questions.
• Provide clients with attentive, compassionate, and professional service.
• Support attorneys and the litigation team with additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or Paralegal in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish required.
• Familiarity with California civil litigation procedures, court filings, discovery, and calendaring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional and compassionate approach to client communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other members of the legal team.
• Must be able to work full-time and on-site at our Burbank office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plaintiff-side personal injury or civil litigation experience.
• Experience preparing pleadings and written discovery.
• Experience assisting with depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with California Superior Court filing procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Experience handling high-volume litigation caseloads.
• Prior habitability, tenant rights, landlord-tenant, or housing litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• 401(k) program
• Nine paid firm holidays annually + additional time off
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Firm-sponsored events and team activities
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly growing firm

• If you have a background in personal injury or civil litigation and are looking for an opportunity to expand your skills into habitability and tenant rights litigation, we'd love to hear from you.
• Join Block LLP and become part of a growing litigation team where your experience, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional client service can make a meaningful impact.
• Prior habitability experience is not required. Candidates with transferable litigation experience are encouraged to apply.