Ligation Legal Secretary

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90071

Salary: $73-101k per year, along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite, 2 Day Remote)

LHH is working with a well-established law firm in Los Angeles, CA they are seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to support attorneys in civil litigation defense. Experience in civil litigation and toxic tort defense is a huge plus. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorneys' calendars, scheduling court appearances, client meetings, depositions, and other engagements.

• Ensure there are no scheduling conflicts and notify attorneys of pending deadlines.

• Serve as an intermediary between attorneys, firm personnel, and the courts, facilitating effective communication.

• Generate all correspondence, including legal documents and general communications.

• Prepare and send notices of filings, state and federal e filings, motions, and hearings to the appropriate parties.

• Create and maintain client files, records, logs, and case-related documentation.

• Track billing hours using billing software.

• Assist in case preparation, including document formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, and copying.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm supporting attorneys in civil defense litigation.

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, principles, and procedures.

• Familiarity with the functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts and related agencies.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), billing software, and online document management systems.

• Expertise in Outlook Calendars for scheduling and maintaining attorneys’ court schedules.

• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Hybrid Schedule 3 days on site and 2 days remote

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