Legal Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant or legal secretary.
• Experience with filing and service in California superior, federal, and appellate courts.
• Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings.
• Experience managing motion deadlines, including calendaring, pulling tentative rulings, and tracking reply and opposition deadlines.
• Experience managing deadlines for multiple attorneys and ensuring deadlines are met timely.
• Comfort communicating with clients and insurance carriers by email and phone.
• Self-starting, with a “hit the ground running” work ethic.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Personal injury experience.

Responsibilities

• File and serve documents in California superior, federal, and appellate courts.
• Apply knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings.
• Calendar and manage motion deadlines, including reply and opposition deadlines.
• Pull tentative rulings.
• Manage deadlines for multiple attorneys and help ensure they are met on time.
• Communicate with clients and insurance carriers by email and phone.

Benefits

• Employer-paid healthcare.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off.
• Casual attire Monday through Friday.
• Work-life balance is promoted.
• Overtime is not required.
• Team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.