Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting on a search for a litigation legal assistant for a highly reputable law firm. This role would support attorneys that mainly practice commercial and business litigation. The firm will consider applicants with other types of litigation support experience.

This firm offers exceptional benefits, upward growth and competitive compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation of various legal documents and client correspondence

• Assist with expense reports, attorney time entry, mailings and other administrative duties

• Open and close new matters

• Manage attorneys calendars and assist with scheduling depositions, hearings, meetings, etc.

• Transcription of dictation

• Mange case and client files electronically

• e-Filing with various courts

• Coordinate conference rooms for meetings and calls

• Answer phones and direct messages appropriately

Qualifications:

• Prior law firm experience 2+ years is preferred in as a legal assistant

• High school degree required; college degree preferred

• Tech skill and proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe

• Strong typing skills of at least 50+ WPM

• Prior experience with iManage a plus

• Prior experience with BigHand a plus

• Prior experience with electronic court filings is preferred

• Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures

• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication written and verbal

• Ability to multi-task and have high attention to detail and confidentiality

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $39.00 per hour

Search managed by: Erika McChesney

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.