Job Title – Litigation Legal Assistant
Company Location – Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid Work Schedule | Direct Hire
Pay– $55.00/hr
Job Summary of the of the Litigation Legal Assistant position
Integr8staff seeks a versatile and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant with experience serving a law firm. This position requires a highly motivated individual with experience as a litigation secretary (some of which must be California litigation experience).
Responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant position
The Practice Specialist will be working for the Firm’s Support Services.
Format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, scan, and transmit legal documents
Prepare pleadings and discovery documents for filing and service
eFiling – State and Federal
Create pleading/discovery binders, indexing and filing documents, organize and file case documents.
Editing Contracts
Intake
Utilize docketing/calendaring department to track court and filing deadlines
Attorney timesheets, expense summaries, and client bills
Assists with overflow work and other projects as assigned
Performs overflow typing, filing, or photocopying as time permits and as requested by other attorneys
Mailings
Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential
Requirements of the Litigation Legal Assistant position
7+ years of litigation experience in a law firm (preferably California litigation experience)
Business Trial Litigation experience is highly desired.
Extensive knowledge of litigation e-filings and trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court procedures, and federal and state court rules is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
Strong technical, organizational skills as well as strong interpersonal relationships skills.
Ale to prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work under pressure, remain flexible, be proactive, resourceful and efficient.
Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects and changing priorities on a very busy desk.
Must have document management and other office technologies
Candidate must have the ability to learn new skills and systems quickly.
Type 75+ wpm and have excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.