Legal Assistant

Lydecker LLP•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and want to work in our growing defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you! This is a hybrid for our office in LA 90014.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General Liability, Labor and employment, Personal Injury, or other civil defense litigation practice area; previous insurance defense litigation a huge plus.
Previous experience should include experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence
Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
Be self-motivated and a self-starter
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members
Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness
Proactive and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by the attorneys, contributing to the overall success of the team
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; experience with Clio a plus

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Bachelor degree a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties
Support attorneys by performing various administrative duties, such as maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics
Support attorneys by e-filing documents in state or federal court as needed
Expertly organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval (we use Clio)
Act as a liaison between trial teams and internal/external third parties, including experts and vendors, ensuring effective collaboration and information exchange
Track case progress, deadlines, and client information efficiently
Draft basic pleadings such as EOAs, Notices, Motions, discovery, under the supervision of the attorneys
Prepare responses to discovery requests as needed
Assist with mediation or trial preparation, as needed

Benefits

Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience ($30 – 35/hour)
Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
Hybrid or remote work environment
Flexible work hours
Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
Optional Critical Illness Insurance
Optional Cancer Insurance
Optional Hospitalization Insurance
Optional Health Savings Account
Optional Flexible Spending Account
401k after one calendar year of employment
Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
Collegial work environment
Quarterly bonus opportunities based on billable hours
Paid parking or commuter benefits