Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Snell & Wilmer; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is looking for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will support attorneys in a fast-paced environment, handling document preparation, billing coordination, and client communication. Competitive pay and a generous benefits package are offered, starting from day one.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K/profit sharing

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Up to 11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in a mid-size law firm supporting several attorneys.
• Familiarity with California Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Proficiency in e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Calendar, docket, send out correspondence, and manage paperwork.
• Prepare and format legal documents and assist with filings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor case dockets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proofing and editing

Communication

Time management

Education

2 years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: LITIG001469

Snell & Wilmer currently has an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant within our Litigation Practice Group in our Los Angeles office. You will calendar, docket, send out correspondence, take in paperwork, manage and reconcile payments, assist with filings, and perform all other duties assigned. The successful candidate will be able to handle day-to-day work challenges of juggling the work of attorneys in a fast-paced environment, the ability to function independently and in a team environment with strong attention to detail.

If you have 2 years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience within a mid-size law firm supporting several attorneys, apply today and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

The hours for this position are from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures that all documents have been proofread, edited and revised as necessary
• Preparing and formatting briefs, pleadings, exhibits and other legal documents
• Generating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Filing legal documents (including sealed filings) in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts
• Entering details from attorney time records
• Coordinating monthly billing process
• Coordinating case litigation plan and billing to conform with outside counsel guidelines
• Preparing client invoices, budgets, and billing appeals for submission to e-billing platforms
• Corresponding with clients; answering telephone calls
• Maintaining attorney calendars
• Monitoring case docket
• Maintaining active case files and closing inactive cases
• Making travel arrangements and submitting expense reimbursement reports
• Coordinating conflict searches and preparing new client/matter reports and draft engagement letters
• Anticipates the needs of attorneys and keeps attorneys organized
• Develops and maintains smooth working relationships with staff, attorneys and clients

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience within a mid-size law firm
• Must be familiar with California Rules of Civil Procedure
• Possess excellent proofing and editing skills
• Experience with e-filing
• Excel, Word and Outlook proficiency

The pay range for this position is $28.00 to $40.00 per hour depending on years of experience.

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, up to 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued, Belong.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About the company

Snell & Wilmer law offices are the West's largest full-service business law firm with attorneys based in Phoenix and Tucson, AZ; Orange County and Los Angeles, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Denver, CO; and Reno and Las Vegas, NV. We also have offices in Los ...

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