Law and Motion Litigation Legal Assistant

Macdonald & Cody, LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

No overtime

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

401k with employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Macdonald & Cody, LLP is a California-based insurance defense litigation firm seeking an energetic law & motion litigation legal assistant. The role requires 3+ years in a fast-paced civil litigation environment and experience with filing in California superior, federal and appellate courts, plus strong deadline management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to communicate with clients and insurance carriers are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred).
• Experience with filing in California superior, federal and appellate courts and knowledge of service/filing rules.
• Experience with motion deadlines – calendaring, tentative rulings, and deadlines for replies and oppositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage deadlines for multiple attorneys and ensure timely compliance.
• Coordinate client and insurance carrier communications via email and phone.
• Support law & motion tasks and cadence across attorneys; hit the ground running.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deadline management

Client contact

Microsoft Office

Education

3+ years civil litigation support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Job:

Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm specializing in personal injury and catastrophic injury claims. Macdonald & Cody, LLP seeks an energetic, hard-working, dedicated law & motion litigation legal assistant to join our firm.

Qualifications:

• MUST have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred).


• MUST have experience with filing and service in California superior, federal and appellate courts. Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings.


• MUST have experience with motion deadlines – calendaring, pulling tentative rulings, reply and opposition deadlines.


• Experience with managing deadlines for multiple attorneys and ensuring attorneys meet all deadlines timely.


• Candidate must be comfortable with client/insurance carrier contact via email and phone.


• Candidate must be self-starting with a “hit the ground running” work ethic.


• Candidate must be familiar with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word/Outlook/Excel).

Compensation & Benefits:

The hourly range in California for this role is $28.50 - $40.00 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience and qualifications.

• Casual attire Monday through Friday. Work-life balance promoted.


• Overtime is not required.


• Great team-oriented work environment.


• Offers opportunities to grow personally & professionally. Compensation commensurate with experience.


• Employer-paid healthcare. 401k with employer matching. 10 paid holidays a year.


• Paid time off.

Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.