Legal Assistant

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP • Costa Mesa, CA

8d • $98,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP has an opening available for a Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join the Costa Mesa office. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and a hybrid position (one (1) day work from home after 45 days), with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Solid knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court filing rules and procedures.
• Strong litigation background.
• E-filing and calendaring experience.
• Knowledge of preparing tables of contents and authorities.
• Excellent proofreading and writing skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent administrative, follow-up, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent typing, formatting, and computer software skills.
• Specific knowledge of Word Microsoft, Outlook, Excel and iManage or similar document management system.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Pro, and CCC Macros are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Solid knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court filing rules and procedures.
• Strong litigation background that includes e-filing and calendaring experience.
• Preparing tables of contents and authorities.
• Excellent proofreading and writing.
• Excellent administrative, follow-up, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent typing, formatting, and computer software skills.
• Specific knowledge of Word Microsoft, Outlook, Excel and iManage or similar document management system.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid firm holidays
• Paid medical/ dental/ vision
• 401(k)
• Group Life Ins.
• LTD
• Supplemental insurance policies offered
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP
• Covered parking or a monthly travel allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed