Versatile Litigation Assistant for Multi-Attorney Teams

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys across the Firm in a fast-paced environment. The role involves calendar management, deposition scheduling, document preparation, and ensuring timely filing in California state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of litigation support experience, strong knowledge of CA procedures, and proficiency with e-filing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Strong knowledge of CA state and federal court procedures.
• Experience with e-filing in California courts.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants across multiple practice groups.
• Assist with coverage for legal assistants during vacations, leaves of absence, and high-volume periods.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and meetings.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• File pleadings and legal documents in California state and federal courts.
• Coordinate service of process and document service.
• Open new files and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery, subpoenas, and trial preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and firm procedures.
• Support special projects and administrative initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Litigation support

Organization & time management

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Tools

ProLaw

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

E-filing (California)

Job description

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys across the Firm in a fast-paced environment. The role involves calendar management, deposition scheduling, document preparation, and ensuring timely filing in California state and federal courts.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of litigation support experience, strong knowledge of CA procedures, and proficiency with e-filing.