Legal Assistant

Messner Reeves LLP; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Parental Leave

Referral Program

Job summary

Messner Reeves LLP in Orange County, California, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our hybrid team in Costa Mesa. You will support attorneys with calendaring, filings, and document preparation, ensuring deadlines are met and matters stay organized.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, capable of drafting letters and memos, handling confidential client information, and coordinating with clients and court personnel to move cases smoothly toward hearings and trials.

Qualifications

• Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads.
• Well versed in federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court.
• Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate heavy scheduling and calendaring for attorney meetings, court deadlines, and depositions.
• Provide support by drafting correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Assist with client engagement and retention, including engagement letters, conflict checks, and submitting information to open matters.

Skills

Communication

Organization

E-filing

Court procedures

Team player

Job description

# Legal AssistantHot JobHybrid • Costa Mesa, CA 92626## OverviewSalary Range$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year## DescriptionMessner Reeves LLP, a full-service, business law firm with 10 offices nationwide, seeks an experienced **Litigation Legal Assistant** to join our team in **Orange County, California.**We are looking for a long-term addition to our team who has a great work ethic and positive attitude.**Legal Assistant Benefits Include:*** Medical, Dental, and vision insurance coverage* Short and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance* 401(k) retirement plan* Paid Parental Leave* Referral Program**Legal Assistant Job duties include but are not limited to:*** Coordinate heavy scheduling and calendaring for attorney meetings, court deadlines, and depositions.* Provide support by drafting correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.* Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings, and trials.* Assist with client engagement and retention, including preparation of engagement letters, conflict checks, conflict waivers, and submitting information to open matters.* Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision.* Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent verbal and communication skills.* Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.## Qualifications* Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads.* Well versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court.* Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits.