Legal Assistant

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC is seeking a senior-level Legal Assistant in El Segundo, CA. The role supports busy litigation attorneys and requires meticulous calendar management, drafting court documents, and trial preparation with a strong eye for detail.

The position allows remote work after a short onsite training period, with initial onsite presence in Southern California for training and trial support as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary.
• Proficiency in a Windows environment.
• Outstanding communication skills and team player spirit.
• Organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring court dates from initiation through trial and related proceedings.
• Preparing draft court documents (complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, etc.).
• Revising and finalizing documents and ensuring timely service, filing and delivery.
• Preparing for trials as needed; confirming calendar events.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Skills

8+ years experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Tools

Windows proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: El Segundo, CA 90245

This position may be worked remotely (after a small onsite training period) or hybrid from our El Segundo office. Applicants must reside in Southern California for training and to assist with onsite trial preparations if needed.

About the role:

We are seeking a senior-level defense Litigation Secretary with 8+ years of experience is needed to support busy litigation attorneys. Must be self-motivated, team oriented, have a high attention to detail and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Accuracy is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calendaring court dates from the initiation of a case through trial, depositions (with clients, court reporters, interpreters, videographers and other entities) and other case occurrences.
• Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos.
• Revising and finalizing documents and ensuring timely service, filing and delivery.
• Preparing for trials as needed
• Confirming calendar events
• Other special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Court Rules, and meticulous management of attorney’s calendar is required.
• 8+ years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary
• Proficiency in a Windows environment
• Typing at least 70 wpm is preferred
• Outstanding communication skills and team player spirit
• Organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly
• Very dependable, reliable, trustworthy and motivated
• Strong integrity and professional demeanor

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $80K to $100K.

We also offer bonus opportunities and generous benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. If you are self-motivated, a team player, and take pride setting and achieving high level goals, we want to hear from you.

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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