Litigation Legal Assistant

Eisner LLP; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisner LLP is seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant for its Beverly Hills office. The role involves providing litigation support, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys with various tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative and interpersonal skills, along with extensive litigation experience at a law firm.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parking

Weekly lunches

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience in a large to medium size law firm.
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court procedures.
• Electronic calendaring skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex legal documents and forms.
• Assist with electronic court filings.
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic client files.

Skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Docketing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full-time

Description

Eisner, LLP is seeking a dynamic, experienced Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to a stellar legal team. This role will be based out of the Beverly Hills office.

As a Legal Assistant, your outstanding administrative skills will enable you to perform a wide range of secretarial duties and confidential tasks in a fast-paced environment. Your strong interpersonal skills will serve as you interface with clients, attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare, organize, and create complex legal documents and forms;
• Assist with and prepare electronic court filings; knowledge of state and federal courts;
• Assist attorneys with conflicts checks and opening new matters;
• Prepare TOCs/TOAs; exhibits, binders, and other legal documentation;
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of formatting and styles, redlining and other proofreading skills;
• Determine docket/calendar dates from court documents and correspondence and enter into Firm’s calendaring software;
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files;
• Answer and roll calls, schedule appointments and meetings, maintain attorneys’ calendars, handle e-mail distributions/incoming and outgoing mail, updating contact information;
• Work closely with Accounting to prepare expense reports and monthly bills (from pre-edits, to processing final bills);
• Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials;
• Assist with overflow/special projects; contribute to the office and firm-wide team objectives;
• Provide general back up support to the office and other departments as required;
• Coordinate couriers and other special functions internally and externally.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
• Discretion and able to maintain confidences;
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload activities for multiple attorneys;
• Ability to remain calm in deadline-driven and high-pressure situations;
• Effective communication skills with a diverse audience including attorneys, clients, staff and vendors;
• Sound judgement, ability to anticipate/identify/analyze problems and challenges and recommend/implement solutions;
• Maintain and nurture a positive attitude and workplace environment; and
• Have a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting internal and external expectations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation experience in a large to medium size law firm;
• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court procedures and rules;
• Experience with docketing software such as Compulaw or Milana preferred;
• Electronic calendaring skills required;
• Trial experience preferred;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Superior proofreading, editing, and redlining skills;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parking
• Weekly lunches
• Professional Development

Salary Description

$90,000 - $115,000 depending on experience