Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Litigation (Torrance)

Wilshire Law Firm; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team in Torrance. This role offers the chance to work on high-value personal injury cases that are often groundbreaking. You will be responsible for managing court deadlines, preparing documents for filing, and supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process. The firm is committed to excellence and justice, providing a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. If you have a passion for legal work and a strong attention to detail, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Growth

Team Outings

Employee Referral Bonus

Firm-paid Medical HMO

Low-cost Dental Plans

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and defense counsel.
• Prepare documents for filing in state and federal courts.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Personal Injury Knowledge

Written Communication Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Typing Speed (40 wpm)

Tools

e-Filing Systems

Job description

Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Litigation (Torrance)

Litigation Legal Assistant

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

As our Litigation Legal Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work on high-value cases that are often ground-breaking and newsworthy.

Accountable for

• Professionally communicate with clients, experts, courts, and defense counsel
• Prepare documents for filing in both state and federal courts
• Manage and calendar court deadlines
• Support our attorneys in all phases of litigation
• Assist in drafting pleadings and complaints
• Assist paralegals in propounding and responding to discovery
• Maintain organized case files

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Personal Injury experience highly preferred
• Ability to act independently and in a team-based environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Confident in a paperless work environment
• Knowledge of e-Filing and California rules
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Type at least 40 wpm

Compensation

• $50,000 - $90,000 depending on experience plus performance-based incentives
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team outings and sponsored events
• Employee referral bonus programs
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
• 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance

Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.

Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment.

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