Litigation Legal Assistant — Precision & Trial Prep Expert

Justia; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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 their team, providing secretarial and administrative support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of litigation secretary or legal assistant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is 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 keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service.
• 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.
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed.

Skills

Litigation secretarial experience

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Initiative

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team, providing secretarial and administrative support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of litigation secretary or legal assistant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.