Litigation Legal Assistant - Habitability Department

Job title: Litigation Legal Assistant - Habitability Department

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.

About Block LLP

Block LLP is a rapidly growing plaintiff personal injury and habitability law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results and exemplary service to our clients. We are passionate about helping individuals and families navigate some of life's most challenging moments with compassion, advocacy, and expertise.

Our culture is built around five core values: Vibrant Culture, Teamwork, Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Dependability, and Exemplary Service. These values guide how we support our clients, collaborate with one another, and approach our work every day.

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

• Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.