Litigation Legal Assistant

Macdonald & Cody, LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,261 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Casual attire

Work-life balance

Job summary

A law firm specializing in litigation is seeking a dedicated litigation legal assistant in Irvine, California. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in a fast-paced law firm, preferably with personal injury knowledge. Responsibilities include managing case intake, filing documents in various courts, and preparing for trials. The firm promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides comprehensive benefits including employer-paid healthcare, a 401k plan, and paid time off. The hourly wage ranges from $28.50 to $40.00 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a civil litigation legal assistant.
• Experience in personal injury preferred.
• Familiarity with California court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage case intake and deadlines.
• File and serve documents in court.
• Prepare trial documents and exhibit binders.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial preparation

Deadline management

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm specializing in personal injury and catastrophic injury claims. Macdonald & Cody, LLP seeks an energetic, hard-working, dedicated litigation legal assistant to join our firm.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred and construction defect experience a plus).
• The candidate must be self-starting with a “hit the ground running” work ethic.
• Experience with case intake/opening.
• Experience with managing deadlines and ensuring attorneys meet the same.
• Experience with filing and service in California superior, federal and appellate courts.
• Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings and discovery.
• Familiarity with expert designation and deposition process.
• Familiarity with trial-triggered deadlines.
• Candidate must be comfortable with client/insurance carrier contact via email and phone.
• Candidate must have trial preparation experience, including preparation, service, and filing of trial documents, motions in limine, and preparation of exhibit binders.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel).

This is not a Paralegal hybrid role.

Benefits

• Casual attire Monday through Friday.
• Work-life balance promoted.
• Overtime is not required.
• Great team-oriented work environment.
• Offers opportunities to grow personally & professionally.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Employer-paid healthcare.
• 401k with employer matching.
• 10 paid holidays a year.
• Paid time off.
• The hourly range in California for this role is $28.50 - $40.00 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications and location.

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