Dynamic Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

Segal McCambridge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Segal McCambridge in Los Angeles seeks a Legal Assistant to support a busy general liability team. The ideal candidate will handle high-level administrative tasks for attorneys working on civil litigation matters, fostering a collaborative and efficient office.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing documents, filing in CA state and federal courts, managing calendars, coordinating travel, handling billing entries, and maintaining confidential files.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation.
• Experience with California State and Federal court procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, format and finalize a wide variety of legal documents and correspondence.
• File and serve documents in CA state and federal courts.
• Coordinate calendars, court appearances, depositions and meetings.
• Open new files, maintain filing systems and organize exhibits for trials.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and coordinate travel for attorneys.
• Enter billable time entries accurately and timely; process vendor invoices.
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and managing office supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic court filing

Job description

Segal McCambridge in Los Angeles seeks a Legal Assistant to support a busy general liability team. The ideal candidate will handle high-level administrative tasks for attorneys working on civil litigation matters, fostering a collaborative and efficient office.

Responsibilities include drafting and editing documents, filing in CA state and federal courts, managing calendars, coordinating travel, handling billing entries, and maintaining confidential files.