About us
Mid-size West LA civil litigation firm currently seeks a Legal Assistant with at least 2 years of experience supporting litigation.
Our firm is a close-knit, collegial and friendly workplace. We value strong teamwork and happy employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a 401(k) program with contributions matched by the firm up to 4%.
Responsibilities and duties include:
- Share reception of incoming calls
- Maintain litigation calendar for attorneys and keep attorneys on top of deadlines
- Coordinate with vendors and schedule court appearances, hearings, depositions, and meetings for attorneys
- Proofread and finalize outgoing documents, correspondence, reports, etc.
- Perform court filing and service for litigation in state and federal courts
- Process incoming and outgoing mail for attorneys as necessary
- Assist attorneys by preparing drafts of standard pleadings, notices, court forms, and written discovery
- Monitor status of ongoing matters and assist attorneys in regular reporting to clients and insurance carriers
- Maintain organized electronic files for all matters using shared office drives and case management software (Coyote Analytics)
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, tech-savvy and computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat Professional).
Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred, but not required.
Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter. Salary to be determined upon hire, commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Travel requirement:
Education:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Los Angeles, CA