Litigation Legal Assistant — Detail-Driven Support

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short and Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles. This role provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or assistant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience.
• Large law firm experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents.
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts.
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism.
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles. This role provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or assistant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.