Legal Assistant Paralegal

National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled legal assistant/paralegal in civil litigation in its Santa Monica office. Qualified candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is highly preferred.

This position is hybrid requiring you to come into the office 2-3 days per week. Therefore you must live in the greater Los Angeles area - no exceptions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• E-filing experience in California, both State and Federal court
• Familiarity with civil, arbitration procedures/filings
• Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
• Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
• Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros
• Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
• Be able to open and close legal files
• Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
• Heavy document management organizational skills
• Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
• Assist multiple attorneys
• Ability to process and follow up on Subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker’s compensation, disability, taxes, educational, union records, etc.
• Ability to communicate with experts, specifically prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere
• Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, witness materials and pre-trial documents
• Ability to prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, and trial preparation
• Assemble chronologies of key documents
• Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
• Ability to redact claim files, medical records, police reports, emails, etc.
• Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to multi-task independently
• Professional and pleasant demeanor
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets
• High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system
• Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• PTO, sick time and paid holidays
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.