Hybrid Litigation Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Support Assistant in Los Angeles (Century City). You will support assigned attorneys in the Labor and Employment practice, handling a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties while upholding client confidentiality and professional standards.

Daily tasks include drafting and finalizing documents, e-filing in courts, proofreading, managing correspondence, and coordinating meetings and travel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation legal assistant experience required, Labor and Employment experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Input, revise, and finalize correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
• File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing in all courts and agencies.
• Verify attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos.
• Proofread documents and check formatting, spelling and grammar.
• Maintain good public relations with clients.
• Review incoming mail and upload to the DMS.
• Prepare documents for mail, messenger and delivery.
• Prepare expense reports and manage vendor invoices.
• Enter attorney time and send time-entry reminders.
• Assist with review and edit of bills as necessary.
• Schedule meetings, travel and conferences.
• Open new files and perform client/matter intake.

Skills

Litigation experience

Proofreading

MS Office

Legal terminology

DMS familiarity

Tools

Carpe Diem

Elite

iManage

Chrome River

Job description

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Support Assistant in Los Angeles (Century City). You will support assigned attorneys in the Labor and Employment practice, handling a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties while upholding client confidentiality and professional standards.

Daily tasks include drafting and finalizing documents, e-filing in courts, proofreading, managing correspondence, and coordinating meetings and travel.