Legal Assistant

Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid parking

Job summary

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join our litigation team in West Los Angeles. You will support attorneys from intake through trial, handling deadlines, document management, and client communications in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years at a trial law firm, deep knowledge of CCP/FRCP, and excellent written and organizational skills. Remote work is not mentioned; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant at a trial law firm.
• Experience handling cases from intake through filing of the Complaint to trial.
• Strong knowledge of CCP, FRCP, and Evidence Code/Rules.
• Excellent organizational and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong client rapport and communication skills.
• Plaintiff’s litigation experience in California required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring all case deadlines and events.
• Formatting, proofreading, finalizing, serving, and filing legal documents (Summons & Complaints, Motions, Briefs, Notices, Subpoenas).
• Interacting with clients to obtain information.
• Preparing retainers, record authorizations, and record requests.
• Providing high level secretarial and administrative support.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Managing all case-related documents.
• Updating case data in Case Management program.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and scheduling meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Legal drafting

Case management

Tools

Litify

Milana

Job description

Description

About Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP

At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, we fight for people when it matters most - and we win. As one of the country’s premier plaintiff’s personal injury firms, we’ve secured some of the largest verdicts and settlements in U.S. history. We are a prestigious West Los Angeles personal injury trial law firm handling significant 7 and 8-figure cases, and we’re looking for a skilled Legal Assistant ready to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, high-profile environment.

What You’ll Do

You will serve as an integral member of our litigation team, supporting attorneys from case intake through trial. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering meticulous legal support, and can manage a heavy caseload with strong organizational skills. Candidates must be able to handle a case from the filing of the Complaint all the way to trial. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Calendaring all case deadlines and events
• Formatting, proofreading, finalizing, serving, and filing legal documents, including Summons & Complaints, Motions, Briefs, Notices, and Subpoenas
• Interacting with clients to obtain information
• Preparing retainers, record authorizations, and record requests
• Providing a high level secretarial and administrative support
• Drafting correspondence
• Managing all case-related documents
• Updating all case-related data in Case Management program
• Coordinating travel arrangements and scheduling of meetings

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant working at a trial law firm performing the duties listed above
• Experience handling cases from intake and the filing of the Complaint through trial
• Strong working knowledge of the CCP, FRCP, and Evidence Code/Rules
• Excellent organizational and writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage a heavy caseload in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong client rapport and communication skills
• Plaintiff’s litigation experience in California; resumes where litigation experience is not well documented will not be considered
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Spanish speaking
• Experience with Litify and/or Milana case management platforms

Why Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP

We take pride in our work, our people, and our results. You’ll be part of a collaborative, driven team that is passionate about making a real difference for clients who need it most. We offer:

• Competitive hourly salary of $33.00 - $68,640 - $104,000 per year) depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Disability insurance
• Paid parking

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.