Legal Administrative Assistant

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Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for its Los Angeles office.
Job Description
The Los Angeles (Century City) office of Carlton Fields is seeking a professional Legal Administrative Assistant to support a litigation team in a busy, growing office. Candidate will have a minimum of five to seven years of litigation experience focusing on Complex Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, National Class Action, Multi-District Litigation, Mass Torts, Business Litigation and Trial Support. This position will support Shareholders, Of Counsel and Associates in a busy office.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• E-Filing and E-Service with Federal and State Court
• Proficiency with local court rules
• Mastery of Microsoft Word, including styles, numbering and schemes, Excel, Adobe, Workshare redlining and Best Authority
• Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading and revising documents
• Preparing briefing binders
• Calendaring using Vision Compulaw and Outlook
• Maintaining files and records using FileSite/iManage, experience is preferred
• Submitting new business intake, conflict check requests, preparing engagement letters
• Client billing
• Preparing expense reimbursement, budget and check requests
• Coordination and handling of client audit requests
• Scheduling travel, appointments and maintaining of calendars, reminders
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Working independently and as part of a coordinated team
• Availability to work overtime
• Cross-desk support for LA Office Legal Administrative Assistants during absences or other office workflow needs

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