Litigation Assistant

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).