Legal Assistant (Orange County)

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short and Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in California is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication with clients and vendors.

Candidates should have 3+ years of legal litigation secretarial experience, be proficient in MS Office, and demonstrate initiative and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents.
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts.
• Maintain team and court calendars and notify attorneys of deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate with clients and vendors by phone and email with professionalism.
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Maintain electronic and paper files regularly.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Assist colleagues as needed.

Skills

Litigation support

Administrative support

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office.

Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long -Term Disability, and Profit Sharing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Schedule meetings and conference calls
• Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
• Assist in trial preparation
• Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP?

Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.