Litigation Legal Assistant
Location
California
Posted
64 days ago
Salary
$65K - $90K / year
Seniority
Senior
High School3 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Accurately prepare and file legal documents with California courts and agencies in advance of applicable deadlines, including electronic and manual filings.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files in compliance with California legal standards.
• Prepare, file, and submit court documents through electronic filing systems, including California e-filing platforms.
• Manage client communications, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and scheduling meetings.
• Schedule and coordinate court appearances, depositions, hearings, mediations, and other meetings.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, including court dates, deadlines, hearings, and internal meetings.
• Assist with internal events, client meetings, and trial or hearing preparation as needed.
• Assist with invoicing, expense reporting, and administrative tracking as needed.
• Support attorneys with research projects and other case-related tasks as assigned.
• Register attorneys for conferences, speaking engagements, and webinars.
• Maintain and update firm contact databases and generate reports as requested.
• Ensure strict compliance with firm confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal, preferably in a litigation environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong familiarity with California practice, including legal documents, court procedures, and litigation terminology required.
- Working knowledge of litigation management and document management software systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to manage confidential information.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow up on outstanding matters.
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, colleagues, and external clients at all levels.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with a remote team.
- Professional, courteous demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor with discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to handle multiple directives in a fast-paced environment and adjust priorities as needed.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Benefits
- comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings
- paid time off and holidays
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