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Position Summary
A prominent litigation law firm located in Century City, with its focus in the areas of business, entertainment, employment, intellectual property and real estate, is seeking a Legal Assistant with extensive knowledge in litigation to join a growing team of legal professionals. The candidate must be detail-oriented, possess the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and maintain an efficient workflow, often in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Functions
Format, edit, and proof correspondence, discovery and pleadings, including creating TOAs and TOCs and compiling exhibits.
Draft routine correspondence and emails.
Prepare and file documents in state, federal, and appellate courts.
Maintain attorneys’ calendar including, but not limited to, schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences and travel.
Proactively manage multiple docket entries with knowledge of procedural rules and deadlines.
Open and maintain new matters including, but not limited to, preparing engagement letters, manage client documents and case files.
Assist with all aspects of preparation for hearings and trials.
Collaborate with other Litigation Assistants within the firm.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 7 years of litigation experience in a law firm as a Litigation Assistant or other litigation practice specialist.
Knowledge of superior and federal courts rules and procedures and filing of same, including motion practice and under-seal filings.
Possess strong spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
Takes initiative and works with limited supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to prioritize assignments and multi-task at a high-volume desk.
Excellent word processing skills.
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
Experience with iManage and CompuLaw.
Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to work overtime, evenings and weekends, as needed.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.
Work Environment
The current firm’s policy is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of four days per week and one day from home (subject to change).
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
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Essential Job Functions
Format, edit, and proof correspondence, discovery and pleadings, including creating TOAs and TOCs and compiling exhibits.
Draft routine correspondence and emails.
Prepare and file documents in state, federal, and appellate courts.
Maintain attorneys’ calendar including, but not limited to, schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences and travel.
Proactively manage multiple docket entries with knowledge of procedural rules and deadlines.
Open and maintain new matters including, but not limited to, preparing engagement letters, manage client documents and case files.
Assist with all aspects of preparation for hearings and trials.
Collaborate with other Litigation Assistants within the firm.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 7 years of litigation experience in a law firm as a Litigation Assistant or other litigation practice specialist.
Knowledge of superior and federal courts rules and procedures and filing of same, including motion practice and under-seal filings.
Possess strong spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
Takes initiative and works with limited supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to prioritize assignments and multi-task at a high-volume desk.
Excellent word processing skills.
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
Experience with iManage and CompuLaw.
Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to work overtime, evenings and weekends, as needed.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.
Work Environment
The current firm’s policy is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of four days per week and one day from home (subject to change).
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
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