Experienced Legal Assistant: Litigation Support & Trial Prep

hpylaw; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short and Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. The role provides wide-ranging secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

We value strong organizational and communication skills, a solid work ethic, and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k, disability coverage, and

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience; large law firm experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Schedule meetings and conference calls
• Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
• Assist in trial preparation
• Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed

Skills

Legal Secretarial

MS Office Proficient

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. The role provides wide-ranging secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

We value strong organizational and communication skills, a solid work ethic, and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k, disability coverage, and