Senior Litigation Administrative Assistant (Hybrid)

Akerman LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Parking

Job summary

Akerman LLP in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support senior attorneys in a high‑volume environment. The position features a hybrid work arrangement with in‑office support at least three days per week.

Responsibilities include scheduling, e‑filing in federal/state courts, trial prep, drafting pleadings and letters, handling client billing, and coordinating with teams. Strong communication, detail orientation, and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years experience supporting senior level litigation attorneys with a high-volume workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a courteous, professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Able to work as a team with attorneys and colleagues.
• Proficiency in e-filing (state and federal) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys' calendars by scheduling appointments, depositions, meetings, hearings, mediations, etc.
• Proficient in federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal, appellate, and bankruptcy courts.
• Familiar with civil/arbitration procedures/filings including JAMS, AAA, etc.
• Trial preparation.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, etc., with attorneys.
• Run conflict checks, open new client matters, and draft engagement letters.
• Assist with client billing (Paperless Billing) and process reimbursements and invoices.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

E-filing software

PDF tools

Litigation management software

Document management software

Job description

Akerman LLP in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support senior attorneys in a high‑volume environment. The position features a hybrid work arrangement with in‑office support at least three days per week.

Responsibilities include scheduling, e‑filing in federal/state courts, trial prep, drafting pleadings and letters, handling client billing, and coordinating with teams. Strong communication, detail orientation, and MS Office proficiency are essential.