Litigation Secretary (INT8)

Integr8staff; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Integr8staff seeks a versatile Litigation Legal Assistant with extensive experience in a law firm, preferably California-based, to support attorneys with pleadings, discovery and filing tasks.

The candidate will manage eFiling (State and Federal), organize case documents, and maintain client confidentiality; requires 7+ years of litigation experience, strong MS Office skills, 75+ wpm typing, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced hybrid Downtown Los Angeles setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience in a law firm (preferably California litigation experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Type 75+ wpm with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, scan, and transmit legal documents
• Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
• eFiling – State and Federal
• Create pleading/discovery binders, indexing and filing documents, organize and file case documents
• Editing Contracts
• Intake
• Utilize docketing/calendaring department to track court and filing deadlines
• Attorney timesheets, expense summaries, and client bills
• Assists with overflow work and other projects as assigned
• Performs overflow typing, filing, or photocopying as time permits and as requested by other attorneys
• Mailings
• Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

Skills

Litigation experience

Typing

Organization

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title – Litigation Legal Assistant

Company Location – Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid Work Schedule | Direct Hire

Pay– $55.00/hr

Job Summary of the of the Litigation Legal Assistant position

Integr8staff seeks a versatile and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant with experience serving a law firm. This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience as a litigation secretary (some of which must be California litigation experience).

Responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant position

• The Practice Specialist will be working for the Firm’s Support Services.
• Format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, scan, and transmit legal documents
• Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
• eFiling – State and Federal
• Create pleading/discovery binders, indexing and filing documents, organize and file case documents.
• Editing Contracts
• Intake
• Utilize docketing/calendaring department to track court and filing deadlines
• Attorney timesheets, expense summaries, and client bills
• Assists with overflow work and other projects as assigned
• Performs overflow typing, filing, or photocopying as time permits and as requested by other attorneys
• Mailings
• Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

Requirements of the Litigation Legal Assistant position

• 7+ years of litigation experience in a law firm (preferably California litigation experience)
• Business Trial Litigation experience is highly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of litigation e-filings and trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court procedures, and federal and state court rules is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong technical, organizational skills as well as strong interpersonal relationships skills.
• Ale to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work under pressure, remain flexible, be proactive, resourceful and efficient.
• Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects and changing priorities on a very busy desk.
• Must have document management and other office technologies
• Candidate must have the ability to learn new skills and systems quickly.
• Type 75+ wpm and have excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered- Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.