Litigation Legal Assistant- 3517597

AMS Staffing Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

$500 referral fee

AWESOME benefits

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their San Diego office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in civil or labor & employment litigation law, specifically familiar with California laws. This hybrid position involves supporting attorneys with case management, preparing legal documents, and e-filing in courts. Must be proactive with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary range is offered, along with great benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of civil or labor & employment litigation law experience.
• California specific experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in case management.
• Assist in preparing and finalizing legal documents.
• E-file in state and federal courts.
• Maintain confidential files and legal records.
• Manage attorneys' calendars and schedule meetings.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Labor and Employment Law

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Professional

Electronic Document Management Systems

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Client Service Abilities

Attention to Detail

Proofreading Skills

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Salary/Payrate: $80K-$90K annually contract hourly rate (W2 / 1099), bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (1 day WFH after initial 90 day training period)

Parking: Paid for by firm

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

There are 3 positions available

Candidates must have experience with Civil Litigation and Labor and Employment along with being familiar with California laws.

Our law firm client is seeking an enthusiastic professional Legal Assistant to join their San Diego office with a minimum of two years of civil or labor & employment litigation law experience. California specific experience required. The right candidate should demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative, a desire to forge powerful relationships, hone their skills and deliver excellent work to advance their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in connection with all aspects of case management.
• Assist attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and finalizing legal documents.
• E-Filing in state, federal and appellate courts.
• Maintain confidential information, files, records, legal documents and reports.
• Submit intake and conflicts checks, process time entry and client billing.
• Maintain attorneys' calendars, schedule travel, appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of civil or labor & employment litigation law experience. California specific experience required.
• Possess a positive attitude, be proactive, flexible and a team player.
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Professional.
• Skilled with use of electronic document management systems including exceptional knowledge of local rules and procedures for filing in both California and Federal courts and e-filing, including calendaring.
• Possess strong organizational, communication and client services abilities.
• Excellent writing, proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize needs based on urgency, multi-task and work in a fast-paced team-orientated environment.