Legal Assistant-Trial Support

Shegerian & Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision fully paid

Medical plans fully paid

Retirement contributions (10%)

FSA contribution ($500)

PTO & Sick leave

Birthday off

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates, a leading litigation firm known for courtroom excellence, is hiring a Legal Assistant focused on trial support. If you love the pressure, the tech, and the choreography of a great trial, this is your seat.

In this role you will run trial prep, organize exhibits and documents, troubleshoot trial tech, build binders and visual aids, and coordinate with witnesses so everything is ready before they are.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong multitasking abilities with meticulous follow-up.
• Professionalism and a clear commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Run trial prep, organize exhibits/documents, and coordinate courtroom logistics so nothing slips.
• Operate and troubleshoot trial tech on the fly, including computers, monitors, projectors, and AV gear.
• Build exhibit binders, demonstratives, and visual aids to tell a clear, compelling story.
• Coordinate with witnesses and experts so the tech is ready before they are.
• File and serve pleadings during trial when speed matters.
• Track and manage every trial tool and material from intake through verdict.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Trial Director

Sanction

Exhibit View

Job description

When the courtroom lights are on, every exhibithas toland. Every video deposition has toplay.Every binder has to be in the attorney's hand the moment they reach for it.The jury never sees the work behind the scenes. They just see a firmthat'sprepared, polished, and in command.That'sbecauseofyou.

We'rea leading litigation firm with a reputation for courtroom excellence, andwe'rehiring a Legal Assistant focused on trial support. If you love the pressure, the tech, and the choreography of a great trial, this is your seat.

What You'll Do

• Run trial prep from the inside out, organizing exhibits, documents, and courtroomlogisticsso nothing slips
• Operate and troubleshoot trial tech on the fly, including computers, monitors, projectors, and AV gear
• Present video depositions, electronic exhibits, and multimedia during proceedings without missing a beat Build exhibit binders, demonstratives, and visual aids that help attorneys tell a clean, compelling story
• Coordinate with witnesses and experts so the tech is ready before they are
• File and serve pleadings during trial when speed matters
• Solve problems in real time when something goes sideways in court
• Track and manage every trial tool and material from intake through verdict

This description captures the primary nature and level of work for this role.Additionalduties, responsibilities, and qualifications may apply beyond those listed here.

What Makes You the One

• You stay calm and locked in when the stakes climb and the clock shrinks
• You'rebuilt for long hours and weekend work when a trial calls for it
• You can lift and carry 30 to 80 pounds of binders and equipment without flinching
• You bring courtroom or litigation support experience to the table Familiarity with Trial Director, Sanction, orExhibit Viewputs you ahead
• You communicate clearly, move with the team, and never make the win about you
• Youhave a bachelor's degree or equivalent legal or technical experience

WhyShegerian& Associates

This is trial work at its best.You'llstand alongside attorneys who fight to win, andyou'llknow your work made the difference. If you want a role where what you do shows up on the verdict form, this is it.

The Trial Doesn't Wait. Neither Do You.

When the courtroom lights are on, every exhibithas toland. Every video deposition has toplay.Every binder has to be in the attorney's hand the moment they reach for it.The jury never sees the work behind the scenes. They just see a firm that'sprepared, polished, and in command.That'sbecauseofyou.

We'rea leading litigation firm with a reputation for courtroom excellence, andwe'rehiring a Legal Assistant focused on trial support. If you love the pressure, the tech, and the choreography of a great trial, this is your seat.

What You'll Do

• Run trial prep from the inside out, organizing exhibits, documents, and courtroomlogisticsso nothing slips
• Operate and troubleshoot trial tech on the fly, including computers, monitors, projectors, and AV gear
• Present video depositions, electronic exhibits, and multimedia during proceedings without missing a beat Build exhibit binders, demonstratives, and visual aids that help attorneys tell a clean, compelling story
• Coordinate with witnesses and experts so the tech is ready before they are
• File and serve pleadings during trial when speed matters
• Solve problems in real time when something goes sideways in court
• Track and manage every trial tool and material from intake through verdict

This description captures the primary nature and level of work for this role.Additionalduties, responsibilities, and qualifications may apply beyond those listed here.

What Makes You the One

• You stay calm and locked in when the stakes climb and the clock shrinks
• You'rebuilt for long hours and weekend work when a trial calls for it
• You can lift and carry 30 to 80 pounds of binders and equipment without flinching
• You bring courtroom or litigation support experience to the table Familiarity with Trial Director, Sanction, orExhibit Viewputs you ahead
• You communicate clearly, move with the team, and never make the win about you
• Youhave a bachelor's degree or equivalent legal or technical experience

WhyShegerian& Associates

This is trial work at its best.You'llstand alongside attorneys who fight to win, andyou'llknow your work made the difference. If you want a role where what you do shows up on the verdict form, this is it.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong multitasking abilities with meticulous follow-up
• Professionalism and a clear commitment to excellence

This is a full time, on site role. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with overtime required when necessary to meet litigation deadlines, trial schedules, and case demands.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Hourly pay: $25-$27 BOE
• Workplace: In-person

Industry-Leading Benefits:

• Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision
• Firm pays 100% of all Silver-level medical plans
• Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement(3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
• $500 annual FSA contribution
• Time for Life: Accrual of80 hoursof PTO (additional40 hours on 3rd anniversary),48 hourssick pay, plus your birthday off as a fully paid day.