Legal Practice Assistant - Trial & Litigation - DTLA

Meyers Nave•Los Angeles, CA

12h•$48 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Practice Assistant is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Meyers Nave’s Downtown Los Angeles office. The role provides a variety of administrative support services to internal and external clients and requires thorough knowledge of firm and practice-specific administrative processes, information technology systems, research tools, clients, matters, and associated practices. The assistant prioritizes, manages, and follows through on multiple projects while communicating professionally and courteously with clients, attorneys, staff, and peers. The position reports to the Director of Administration and has no direct reports. The position supports the firm’s Trial and Litigation Group, which handles complex crisis litigation involving constitutional law, wildfire litigation, COVID-19 litigation, civil rights claims in the land use context, First Amendment claims, takings, and class actions. The Group participates in all phases of federal and state litigation, from initial pleadings through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and appeal. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, revising, and formatting correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda; preparing court pleadings under applicable court rules; generating tables of authorities and contents using firm software; filing documents in person and electronically; calendaring and communicating deadlines; and collaborating with employees to prepare calendars in accordance with firm best practices. The assistant is expected to maintain composure, efficiency, and accuracy during periods of high work volume and to work cooperatively and productively with firm employees. Other functions may be assigned, and management may change the position’s functions.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least seven years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience.
Prior litigation experience in California state and federal courts.
Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responds to service requests, provides assistance, and meets commitments.
Clear and persuasive speaking skills; listens, seeks clarification, responds well to questions, and participates in meetings.
Clear, informative writing and ability to vary writing style to meet needs.
Ability to work with little supervision, prioritize and anticipate work needs, and work through occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of court rules and calendaring practices.
Proficiency with software such as MS Office, iManage, CCC Macros, time and billing software, and Adobe, as well as quick and accurate typing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Appellate experience.
Knowledge of Federal and State position statement processes.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and revise correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda.
Format court pleadings according to applicable court rules and generate tables of authorities and tables of contents using firm software.
Handle in-person and electronic court filings.
Maintain calendars and keep attorneys informed of upcoming deadlines.
Collaborate with employees to ensure calendars are formatted and prepared in accordance with firm best practices.
Prioritize, manage, and follow through on multiple projects.
Provide administrative support and high-quality service to internal and external clients.
Work cordially, cooperatively, and productively with firm employees.
Maintain composure, efficiency, and accuracy under high work-volume circumstances.
Perform other functions as assigned.