Legal Assistant - Litigation

Allen Matkins•Los Angeles, CA

2h•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Legal Assistant provides complex and specialized trial litigation secretarial and clerical support for assigned attorneys. The role requires executive-level support skills and a strong focus on client relations and satisfaction. Duties include preparing litigation documents, managing case and billing workflows, supporting depositions and trials, coordinating filings and service, and maintaining attorney files. The position also includes attending required or requested training, providing peer support, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5–7 years of experience working in a litigation practice within a law firm.
Ability to work through complex document markups and instructions in a timely manner.
Ability to multitask and manage and process workflow accurately and on time.
Extensive knowledge of Federal and State court electronic filing systems, PACER, ADR, and JAMS mediation processes.
Knowledge of state and federal court rules.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, co-workers, and management.
Minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
Proficiency in iTimekeep or similar time-entry software.
Advanced proficiency in NetDocs or similar programs.
Proficiency in Forms Workflow or other Judicial Council programs for accessing court forms.
Must be a team player, proactive, flexible, organized, and able to work under pressure.
Ability to work core business hours with flexibility for overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Familiarity with Aderant or other accounting software.

Responsibilities

Draft, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings (including tables of authorities), court forms, memoranda, and redline comparisons.
Conduct conflicts checks, open new client matters, and obtain conflicts waivers when necessary.
Draft and serve discovery documents.
Prepare and send correspondence or emails to clients and opposing parties.
Assist attorneys with arranging and preparing for depositions.
Assist with trial preparation and trial support.
Calendar relevant dates.
Process vendor invoices, organize files, prepare expense reports, and manage attorneys’ monthly billings.
Arrange travel, meetings and depositions (in or out of the office), and remote court appearances.
Prepare state, civil, complex federal, and appellate filings, manually or electronically where applicable, and serve pleadings.
Maintain and organize physical and electronic attorney files in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Attend training sessions as required or requested by the Firm.
Prepare document productions, including creating flash drives or PDFs for client transmittal and preparing hard copies.
Retrieve and assemble exhibits and hearing binders as needed.
Provide peer support.
Perform other duties as assigned.