Litigation Assistant

MS ACSC Management Services Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K & Pension

Tuition assistance

Floating holidays & PTO

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Auto Club Enterprises in Los Angeles seeks a Litigation Assistant to support attorneys with legal document preparation, review, and processing. The role includes managing attorney calendars, filing, and diary maintenance to ensure compliance with court rules.

Responsibilities include creating and proofreading documents, entering case data, and processing mail and records in a fast-paced environment. A GED and 4–6 years of legal secretarial experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School GED required; 4–6 years secretarial or legal experience.
• Typing speed 55–60 WPM preferred.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively, in writing and orally.
• Proficient in MS Word and Outlook; use of legal software desired.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures is helpful.
• Behavior competencies include results orientation, customer service, teamwork and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents in compliance with court rules (summons, complaints, motions, notices, pleadings, and opinions).
• Create and proofread legal documents, reports, and letters using legal software and attorney instructions.
• Input data into case management system (correspondence, notices, legal documents, billing, expenditures).
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule court appearances; resolve conflicts.
• File correspondence and documents per law firm standards; maintain diary system for litigated files.
• Process mail; maintain technical files and records; prepare reports and payment drafts.

Skills

Typing 55-60 wpm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Legal terminology

Court procedures

Clear communication

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Education

High School GED

Job description

Litigation Assistant

This position performs administrative or secretarial support for a single or multiple attorneys utilizing knowledge of legal terminology and procedures. The work involves highly complex and varied secretarial duties and has primary responsibility for legal document preparation, review and processing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, in compliance with court rules, legal documents relating to legal matters. Documents may include but are not limited to: summons, complaints, motions, notices, court forms, pleadings, and legal opinions.
• Create and proofread legal documents, reports, and letters utilizing legal software applications and by following marginal notes and attorney instructions.
• Input into case management system all data contained in the legal file such as correspondence, notices, legal documents, billing, and expenditures.
• Make necessary corrections, update information, and respond to inquiries.
• Manage attorney calendar(s) by scheduling and confirming appointments and court appearances.
• Resolve calendar conflicts when necessary.
• File correspondence and legal documents in compliance with law office standards.
• Maintain and monitor a comprehensive diary system for litigated files to insure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Process all mail in compliance with law firm standards.
• Maintain technical files and records including comprehensive and detailed documentation.
• Prepare reports and payment drafts.

#LI-LG1 The starting pay range for this position is: $28.93 - $38.53 Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

Qualifications

• High School GED Required 4-6 years Secretarial and/or legal experience required using accepted legal support and office organization practices.
• Required Minimum typing speed of 55 - 60 corrected words per minute preferred.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively required - both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook and ability to use provided computer technology to enhance the quality of work and programs highly desired.
• Ability to compose, prepare, proofread, and type correspondence required.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures helpful.
• Behavior competencies related to results orientation, customer service, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and value of diversity highly desirable.

Remarkable benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team. “Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization participates in E-Verify

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

For more than a century, AAA has been synonymous with trust, dependability, quality, and innovation. It's our mission to provide our growing membership with the legendary service we are famous for, and we welcome committed professionals ready to challenge themselves in a dynamic industry.

What else do we offer? Stability. Growth. Commitment to an exciting future for both you and our members.