Litigation Legal Assistant West LA

HERS Advisors; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support for their Patent Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate will manage attorney schedules, prepare legal documents, and assist in trial preparations. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and values inclusivity. Competitive salary and opportunities for training in Patent Litigation are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• Experience in Patent Litigation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars and set up conference calls.
• Prepare and file pleadings and legal memoranda.
• Assist with trial preparation and maintain case files.

Skills

Litigation

Case Management

Communication

Education

B.A. or B.S. College degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HERS Advisors has partnered with a preeminent midsize law firm in Los Angeles, who has been repeatedly recognized on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top Law Firms list. The firm is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant who will provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to attorneys and department colleagues for the firm’s Patent Litigation Practice. The position is in their West Los Angeles, California office (hybrid). Firm boosts collegial and inclusive environment!

Responsibilities for Litigation Legal Assistant:

• Manage attorney calendars, set-up conference/zoom calls, process expense reports, schedule meetings including depositions, make travel arrangements for attorneys, answer and route incoming calls, prepare and edit correspondence, pleadings, and other legal memoranda, prepare TOA’s and TOC’s, and additional administrative and litigation tasks as assigned.
• Knowledge of all applicable state and federal court rules, Judge’s rules and requirements for state and Federal District Courts. Ensure familiarity with e-filing procedures and CM/ECF for federal court. Legal assistants are responsible to finalize, file, and serve all pleadings and provide courtesy copies when required by the court.
• Case Management: Prepare shells for letters, pleadings, discovery, deposition subpoenas, circulate documents to all interested parties, and maintain well-organized files using the firm’s internal document management system.
• Arrange for personal service of summons, complaint and case initiating documents on defendants; review proof of service for accuracy and compliance with state and/or FRCP.
• Assist trial preparation under the guidance of attorneys and paralegals assigned to the case, including war room set-up, trial attendance (in/out of state) and post-trial breakdowns.
• Maintain attorney CLE reports and assist attorneys with scheduling courses as requested.
• Assist with department work overflow and provide coverage for department colleagues as needed.

Requirements for Litigation Legal Assistant:

• 3+ years of litigation experience is required.
• Experience in Patent Litigation, preferred but not required as firm will train the right candidate.
• B.A. or B.S. College degree strongly preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in MS Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (advanced understanding of legal formatting and redlining required).
• Ability and willingness to travel for local and out-of-state trials when needed.

Salary range: 80-105k. If you meet the basic requirements, please email your resume to: [e-mail]

Compensation:
$105,000 per year