Senior Litigation Legal Assistant & Trial Support

Allen Matkins; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allen Matkins, a law firm with Century City, CA location, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to provide complex trial litigation secretarial and clerical support to assigned attorneys. You will draft and revise pleadings, manage conflicts checks, coordinate depositions and assist with trial prep to ensure high-quality client service.

The role requires 5–7 years in litigation within a law firm, a typing speed of 70 wpm, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, PACER, NetDocs, iTimekeep and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of litigation secretarial experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and attorneys.
• Typing speed of at least 70 wpm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe.
• Experience with PACER, court electronic filing, NetDocs, iTimekeep, Aderant is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Complete assignments including drafting, revisions and finalization of correspondence, pleadings, court forms, memoranda, and redline comparisons.
• Conflicts checks, opening new client matters and obtaining conflicts waivers, if necessary.
• Draft and serve discovery documents.
• Prepare and send correspondence and/or emails to clients and/or opposing parties.
• Assist attorneys with arranging and preparing for depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.
• Process vendor invoices, organize files, prepare expense reports, and manage attorney monthly billings.
• Arrange for travel, meetings/depositions (in office or out of office); and remote court appearances.
• State, civil, complex federal and appellate filings and service of pleadings.
• Maintain attorney files in accordance with policies.

Connaissances

Communication

Time management

Typing 70 wpm

Attention to detail

Legal secretarial support

Formation

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Outlook

PACER

iTimekeep

NetDocs

Aderant

Description du poste

Allen Matkins, a law firm with Century City, CA location, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to provide complex trial litigation secretarial and clerical support to assigned attorneys. You will draft and revise pleadings, manage conflicts checks, coordinate depositions and assist with trial prep to ensure high-quality client service.

The role requires 5–7 years in litigation within a law firm, a typing speed of 70 wpm, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, PACER, NetDocs, iTimekeep and