Legal Assistant-Trial Support
About The Position
Shegerian & Associates is hiring a Legal Assistant focused on trial support. The role helps attorneys maintain courtroom readiness by organizing exhibits, documents, and logistics; operating trial technology; presenting depositions and multimedia; and tracking trial materials from intake through verdict. It involves coordinating with witnesses and experts, filing and serving pleadings during trial, and resolving problems in real time. The position is full-time and on site, with standard hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Overtime is required when necessary to meet litigation deadlines, trial schedules, and case demands. The stated hourly pay is $25–$27, based on experience (BOE).
Requirements
- Remain calm and focused under pressure and when deadlines are tight.
- Be able to work long hours and weekends when required by trial demands.
- Be able to lift and carry 30 to 80 pounds of binders and equipment.
- Have courtroom or litigation support experience.
- Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent legal or technical experience.
- Have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Have strong multitasking abilities and meticulous follow-up.
- Demonstrate professionalism and a clear commitment to excellence.
- Communicate clearly and work effectively with the team.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Trial Director, Sanction, or Exhibit View.
Responsibilities
- Organize exhibits, documents, and courtroom logistics for trial preparation.
- Operate and troubleshoot computers, monitors, projectors, and other audiovisual equipment during trial.
- Present video depositions, electronic exhibits, and multimedia during proceedings.
- Build exhibit binders, demonstratives, and visual aids for attorneys.
- Coordinate with witnesses and experts to ensure technology is ready.
- File and serve pleadings during trial.
- Solve problems in real time in court.
- Track and manage trial tools and materials from intake through verdict.
Benefits
- Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision insurance.
- Firm pays 100% of premiums for all Silver-level medical plans.
- Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement: 3% Safe Harbor plus 7% Profit Sharing.
- $500 annual FSA contribution.
- Accrual of 80 hours of PTO, with an additional 40 hours on the third anniversary.
- 48 hours of sick pay.
- Birthday off as a fully paid day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
