Legal Assistant

Confidential - Job Hiring; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation law firm in Los Angeles seeks a Legal Assistant to support four attorneys. Responsibilities include managing schedules, filing legal documents, and performing various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a litigation environment, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in ECF filing. This mid-senior level position is full-time and offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation law firm.
• Proficiency in ECF filing and docketing.
• Strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and manage legal documents.
• Prepare and file legal documents with courts and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate attorney calendars and manage scheduling.

Skills

Litigation procedures

Multitasking

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range
$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Our client, a leading litigation law firm based in LA, is looking to expand their team and hire a Legal Assistant to support four attorneys on their team. This is an integral role, providing administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of legal cases and office functions, while making a real impact and traveling to trials. The ideal candidate will have a background working at a litigation firm, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Is this you? Apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to assigned attorneys, ensuring efficient management of complex tasks and legal workflows, including drafting, editing, formatting, and producing legal documents and correspondence with accuracy.
• Prepare and file pleadings and other legal documents with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate and manage multiple attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, court appearances, and other key appointments. Provide timely reminders to attorneys regarding critical deadlines and time-sensitive obligations.
• Assist in maintaining attorney timekeeping and billing by entering time, reviewing pro forma bills, and preparing final billing statements and cover letters for client submission.
• Manage the intake process for new client matters, ensuring all relevant information is gathered and recorded for effective case management.
• Coordinate and arrange travel logistics for attorneys, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation as needed for client meetings, trials, and other professional obligations.
• Assist with closing client matters by preparing and formatting closing documents, signature pages, and binders in accordance with firm standards.
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing, retrieving closed files, handling expense reimbursements, and maintaining office supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Practice Assistant or Specialist in a litigation law firm.
• Proficiency in ECF filing, docketing, calendaring, and litigation procedures.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and other legal document management systems.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and all levels of management.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative and Project Management
• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice

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