Hybrid Litigation Support Assistant (Labor & Employment)

Seyfarth; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Seyfarth is seeking a Litigation Legal Support Assistant for our Labor and Employment practice in Los Angeles. You will support attorneys with a variety of legal and administrative tasks in a collaborative, confidential environment.

Daily duties include drafting and finalizing documents, e-filing, proofreading, client communications, time entry, and travel coordination. A large-firm background and strong MS Office skills are essential; some overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Recent experience at a large, national firm.
• Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Legal citation and legal terminology expertise.
• Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Elite, iManage, Chrome River, Forte or similar technology.
• The ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands of multiple attorney assignments.
• Flexibility to work overtime occasionally.
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Input, revise, and finalize correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
• File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing; prepare documents for service of process.
• Verify attachments, exhibits and enclosures with transmittal letters/memos.
• Proofread documents and ensure proper formatting, spelling and grammar.
• Maintain good public relations with clients.
• Review incoming mail, distribute to teams, and upload to the DMS.
• Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery.
• Prepare expense reports, manage vendor invoices and checks.
• Enter attorney time and send time-entry reminders.
• Assist with review and editing of bills as necessary.
• Schedule appointments and arrange meetings, conferences and travel.
• Complete client/matter intake forms; request conflicts; open new files; prepare files for closure.
• Coordinate with other support departments and provide overflow/coverage as needed.

Skills

Litigation support

Proofreading

Microsoft Word

MS Outlook

Legal terminology

Legal citation

Tools

Carpe Diem

Elite

iManage

Chrome River

Forte

Job description

Seyfarth is seeking a Litigation Legal Support Assistant for our Labor and Employment practice in Los Angeles. You will support attorneys with a variety of legal and administrative tasks in a collaborative, confidential environment.

Daily duties include drafting and finalizing documents, e-filing, proofreading, client communications, time entry, and travel coordination. A large-firm background and strong MS Office skills are essential; some overtime may be required.