Litigation Legal Assistant — Fast-Paced Firm, Top Benefits

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; 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 in California is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication with clients and vendors.

Candidates should have 3+ years of legal litigation secretarial experience, be proficient in MS Office, and demonstrate initiative and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience required.
• 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 notify attorneys of deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate with clients and vendors by phone and email with professionalism.
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Maintain electronic and paper files regularly.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Assist colleagues as needed.

Skills

Litigation support

Administrative support

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in California is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication with clients and vendors.

Candidates should have 3+ years of legal litigation secretarial experience, be proficient in MS Office, and demonstrate initiative and strong attention to detail.