Role OverviewJoin a top-ranked litigation firm as a detail-driven and proactive legal assistant to support attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense. The role involves drafting and e-filing legal documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and communicating with clients and courts.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include drafting and e-filing legal documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings and trial preparation, and communicating with clients and courts.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We’re seeking someone with experience in litigation support, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in legal software and e-filing procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
- Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience
- Solid understanding of civil litigation (state, federal, and appellate calendar deadlines and rules)
- Experience with state, federal, and appellate court filings in California
- High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Handle sensitive and confidential information
- Manage a diverse workload and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Work collaboratively within a team environment under tight deadlines
- Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
- 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
- Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
- Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
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