Legal Support Assistant - Construction Litigation

Seyfarth Shaw LLP•Los Angeles, CA

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will provide a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys/paralegals. You will be responsible for interacting with colleagues in a team setting and upholding the image of the Firm by maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff, and observing confidentiality of client matters.

Requirements

5-7 years of litigation legal assistant experience, construction litigation experience preferred
Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills.
Legal citation and legal terminology expertise.
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Elite, iManage, Chrome River, Forte or similar technology.
The ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands off multiple attorney assignments.
Good attendance and punctuality.
Flexibility to adjust hours and to work additional hours as necessary to meet operating and business needs

Responsibilities

Draft, input, revise and finalize, routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing in all courts and agencies; prepare documents for service of process; prepare case “shell” documents for use by attorneys.
Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos.
Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar.
Maintain good public relations with clients.
Review all incoming mail, distribute to teams as needed and upload to the DMS.
Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery.
Prepare expense reports, manage vendor invoices, mailings, and request checks as needed.
Enter attorney time and send time entry reminders.
Assist with review and edit of client pre-bills as necessary.
Schedule appointments and make arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel.
Complete client/matter intake forms; request conflicts of interest checks; open new files and prepare files to be closed.
Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g., word processing, receptionists, file/document clerks, office services).
Provide overflow and absence coverage assistance as well as secretarial support for Legal Support Assistant Team Members’ attorneys.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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