Legal Assistant - Litigation

Eastridge Workforce Solutions has partnered with premier law firm in the search for a talent Legal Assistant, experienced in Litigation. The Litigation Legal Assistant will play a vital role in supporting attorneys across all phases of litigation in both State and Federal Courts. This includes managing discovery, drafting pleadings, court filings, and trial preparation. Additionally, you will handle administrative tasks such as maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and assisting with document preparation and billing. This position demands exceptional professionalism, strong judgment, and effective communication skills due to frequent interactions with partners, associates, staff, and clients. Qualified candidates encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and finalize legal documents such as correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Prepare files and binders for hearings, depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Manage attorney calendars using Compulaw and Outlook, scheduling appointments and meetings.
• Assist with all aspects of litigation, including Federal, Bankruptcy, and State court filings and e-filings.
• Support client engagement and retention processes, including preparing engagement letters and conflict checks.
• Collaborate with timekeepers to enter time and prepare billings for submission to the accounting department.
• Handle attorney expenses and provide overflow assistance as needed.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding firm and client matters.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience in a mid- to large-sized law firm supporting multiple attorneys in civil litigation
• Proficiency in MS Word (2016), including advanced features like styles, tracking changes, and generating TOCs and TOAs. Basic proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with NetDocs, CompuLaw, Best Authority, and Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC preferred.
• Strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures.
• Practical understanding of client billing processes.
• Highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient in e-filing using NYSCEF and ECF/PACER. Familiarity with basic e-discovery principles preferred.
• General familiarity with various legal matters, including labor and employment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and five years of previous litigation experience.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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