Overview
Litigation Legal Assistant Jobs in Beverly Hills, California, USA at Eisner LLP
Full-time
Description
Eisner, LLP is seeking a dynamic, experienced Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to a stellar legal team. This role will be based out of the Beverly Hills office.
As a Legal Assistant, your outstanding administrative skills will enable you to perform a wide range of secretarial duties and confidential tasks in a fast-paced environment. Your strong interpersonal skills will serve as you interface with clients, attorneys and staff.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Prepare, organize, and create complex legal documents and forms;
Assist with and prepare electronic court filings; knowledge of state and federal courts;
Assist attorneys with conflicts checks and opening new matters;
Prepare TOCs/TOAs; exhibits, binders, and other legal documentation;
Demonstrate excellent understanding of formatting and styles, redlining and other proofreading skills;
Determine docket/calendar dates from court documents and correspondence and enter into Firm’s calendaring software;
Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files;
Answer and roll calls, schedule appointments and meetings, maintain attorneys’ calendars, handle e-mail distributions/incoming and outgoing mail, updating contact information;
Work closely with Accounting to prepare expense reports and monthly bills (from pre-edits, to processing final bills);
Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials;
Assist with overflow/special projects; contribute to the office and firm-wide team objectives;
Provide general back up support to the office and other departments as required;
Coordinate couriers and other special functions internally and externally.
The ideal candidate must possess:
Excellent administrative, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
Discretion and able to maintain confidences;
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload activities for multiple attorneys;
Ability to remain calm in deadline-driven and high-pressure situations;
Effective communication skills with a diverse audience including attorneys, clients, staff and vendors;
Sound judgement, ability to anticipate/identify/analyze problems and challenges and recommend/implement solutions;
Maintain and nurture a positive attitude and workplace environment; and
Have a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting internal and external expectations.
Requirements
5+ years of litigation experience in a large to medium size law firm;
High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred;
Strong knowledge of California and Federal court procedures and rules;
Experience with docketing software such as Compulaw or Milana preferred;
Electronic calendaring skills required;
Trial experience preferred;
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Superior proofreading, editing, and redlining skills;
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401(k) matching
Paid parking
Weekly lunches
Professional Development
Salary Description
$90,000 – $115,000 depending on experience
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Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Company: Eisner LLP
Location: Beverly Hills, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
