Legal Practice Assistant - Trial & Litigation - DTLA

Meyers Nave • Los Angeles, CA

2d • 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 administrative support and high-quality service to internal and external clients, supporting the firm’s Trial and Litigation Group. The Group handles complex crisis litigation, including matters involving constitutional law, wildfire litigation, COVID-19 litigation, civil rights claims in the land use context, First Amendment claims, takings, and class actions. Its work spans all phases of litigation in federal and state court, from initial pleadings through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and appeal.

Reporting to the Director of Administration, the assistant is expected to know firm- and practice-specific administrative processes, procedures, information technology systems, and research tools, as well as understand the firm’s clients, matters, and practices. The role involves prioritizing and following through on multiple projects and communicating professionally with clients, attorneys, staff, and peers. It has no direct reports. Duties and functions may change, including as a result of reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least seven years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience.
• Prior litigation experience in California state and federal court.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Responds to service requests, provides assistance, and meets commitments.
• Clear and persuasive speaking; listens, seeks clarification, responds 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.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of calendaring practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state court rules and court filing procedures.
• Proficiency with software packages and quick, 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 and support federal and state position statement processes as applicable.
• Manage calendaring and keep attorneys informed of upcoming deadlines.
• Collaborate with employees to ensure calendars are formatted and prepared according to firm best practices.
• Maintain composure, efficiency, and accuracy during periods of high work volume.
• Provide support cordially, cooperatively, and productively to firm employees.
• Prioritize, manage, and follow through on multiple projects.
• Perform other functions as assigned; management may add to or change the position’s functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED