Litigation Paralegal & Legal Assistant - Fast-Paced

Tailored Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Dental and vision coverage

Dependent Care Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Tailored Management in Los Angeles is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support its Litigation practice group by organizing information and assisting in delivering legal services. The role requires a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, and keen attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

You will also track billable time as applicable. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of e-filing in State and Federal court preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle client intake including collection of information, file opening, engagement documents, etc.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings including videoconferences and conference calls.
• Manage attorneys' contacts, schedule, and calendar via Outlook.
• Enter time for timekeeper and print reports as requested.
• Process expense reports and check requests.
• Handle general client correspondence.
• File of both physical and electronic documents.
• Assist with follow up on AR collection.
• Assist attorneys in preparation for meetings.
• Assist with case docketing, including court and discovery deadlines.
• Assist with document retrieval, reviews, and organization of voluminous production.
• Prepare and finalize pleadings in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules for filing with court.
• Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, and discovery.
• Use document, transcript, and work product databases to download when needed.
• Assist with depositions, i.e., prep. binders, exhibits, and all other discovery related tasks.
• Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines.
• Coordinate and assist with trial preparations, i.e., exhibits, witness binders, and demonstratives.
• Prepare and finalize pleadings in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules for filing with court.
• Work with supervising attorney(s) to organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs.
• Provide organizational and legal support at trial, such as assist with jury selection, presentation and maintenance of exhibits, and witness coordination.
• Conduct Legal Research.
• Track and record all billable and non-billable time.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Provide legal and non-legal administrative support to attorneys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Time management

Attention to detail

Billable time tracking

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Tailored Management in Los Angeles is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support its Litigation practice group by organizing information and assisting in delivering legal services. The role requires a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, and keen attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

You will also track billable time as applicable. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law