LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
SCHEDULE: 4 days onsite per week; 8:00/8:30 AM - 5:00/5:30 PM PST. Must be available through 5:00 PM to assist with filings due at 5:00 PM PST.
DURATION: 6-month contract
PAY: $27-32/hour
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will provide legal administrative and paralegal support to litigation paralegals and attorneys within a regulatory/legal environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting litigation paralegals and attorneys with day-to-day legal matters and projects.
- Assisting with the preparation, formatting, and organization of legal documents.
- Supporting the preparation of interrogatories, boilerplate templates, and other litigation-related materials.
- Coordinating meetings, schedules, and other administrative activities for the legal team.
- Assisting with filings and ensuring documents are completed accurately and submitted by required deadlines.
- Maintaining and organizing legal records, documents, and case-related information.
- Utilizing legal document management and collaboration tools, including SharePoint and potentially iManage Repository.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
- Provide administrative and legal support to litigation paralegals and attorneys.
- Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading, and preparing legal documents.
- Support the preparation of interrogatories and standard legal templates.
- Coordinate meetings, calendars, and scheduling activities for the legal team.
- Assist with time-sensitive legal filings, including filings with deadlines at 5:00 PM PST.
- Organize, maintain, and retrieve litigation-related documents and case materials.
- Ensure legal documents are properly formatted and organized according to established requirements.
- Assist paralegals with various litigation support tasks and projects.
- Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the legal department.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive legal information.
- Follow established procedures and requirements related to legal documentation and regulatory matters.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, documentation, and litigation processes.
- Previous experience supporting litigation matters in a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, or Paralegal capacity.
- Strong document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict filing deadlines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with SharePoint required or strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with iManage Repository or similar legal document management systems is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal information professionally.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced legal environment.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, or Paralegal supporting litigation matters.
- Experience in a regulatory/legal environment is preferred, particularly within a utility company or similar regulated industry.
- Heavy litigation experience in any area of law, including personal injury litigation, will be considered.
- Experience supporting litigation paralegals and attorneys is highly preferred.
- Experience preparing and formatting legal documents is required.
- Experience with legal filings and litigation-related deadlines is preferred.
- Experience with SharePoint and/or iManage Repository is a plus.
- Executive Assistant experience alone is not sufficient; candidates should have direct litigation/legal support experience.
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