Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant: Coordinated Trial Support

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work schedule

Résumé du poste

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP in El Segundo, CA seeks a highly organized Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys and teams across the firm. The role focuses on litigation and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation support experience, strong knowledge of California and federal procedures, e-filing in California, and excellent communication and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience, preferably in civil defense or similar practice.
• 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.
• Experience with ProLaw or similar case management software preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong client-service mindset.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

California court procedures

E-filing in CA courts

Outils

ProLaw

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Description du poste

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP in El Segundo, CA seeks a highly organized Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys and teams across the firm. The role focuses on litigation and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation support experience, strong knowledge of California and federal procedures, e-filing in California, and excellent communication and time management skills.