Dynamic Litigation Support Specialist

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP in California seeks a highly organized Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys and practice groups. The role emphasizes litigation support, calendar management, document preparation, and service of process across state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation assistant experience, familiarity with CA procedures, and proficiency with ProLaw or similar case management software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Strong knowledge of California state and federal court procedures.
• Experience with e-filing in California courts.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants across multiple practice groups.
• Assist with coverage for legal assistants during vacations, leaves of absence, and high-volume periods.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• File pleadings and legal documents in California state and federal courts.
• Coordinate service of process and document service.
• Open new files and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery, subpoenas, and trial preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and firm procedures.
• Support special projects and administrative initiatives as assigned

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

e-filing

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP in California seeks a highly organized Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys and practice groups. The role emphasizes litigation support, calendar management, document preparation, and service of process across state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation assistant experience, familiarity with CA procedures, and proficiency with ProLaw or similar case management software.