Litigation Legal Assistant

Cumming & Associates; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique business law firm in Costa Mesa is seeking a legal assistant to support its growing practice. This full-time position requires expertise in litigation and offers a dynamic work environment with partial work-from-home opportunities. Benefits include profit sharing, medical coverage, and paid vacation.

Benefits

Profit sharing plan

Medical benefits

Two-week paid vacation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of law firm experience required.
• Typing speed of at least 65 wpm.
• Knowledge of e-filing process necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert administrative support with minimal supervision.
• Preparing and filing court documents via e-filing portals.
• Managing deadlines, hearings, and reminders in Outlook.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Proofreading

Word Processing

Communication

Reliability

Detail-Oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Our boutique business law firm in Costa Mesa is seeking a legal assistant to support our growing practice in Orange County. We are looking for a friendly, experienced, and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic team. This full-time position requires experience and expertise in litigation. There is a partial work-from-home opportunity for the right candidate. We offer a profit sharing plan, medical benefits, two-week paid vacation, and a salary of up to $95,000.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing expert administrative support with minimal supervision, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills, and managing various legal tasks with attention to detail.
2. Preparing, editing, reviewing, and organizing client documents.
3. Preparing and filing court documents via e-filing portals; experience with United States District Courts is a plus.
4. Managing deadlines, hearings, and reminders in Outlook.
5. Entering data into billing software and preparing client invoices monthly.

Requirements:

1. 3-5 years of law firm experience.
2. Typing speed of at least 65 wpm.
3. Knowledge of the e-filing process.
4. Excellent organization, time management, proofreading, and word processing skills.
5. Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy.
6. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including familiarity with legal terminology.
8. Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to send their resume for consideration.

Company Description

Cumming & Associates is a boutique business law firm that provides top-notch legal services without the big firm price tag. We prioritize personal attention, experience, skill, and dedication to our clients. Our friendly, inviting, and small-firm atmosphere reflects our commitment to quality service.