Legal Assistant i- provides high-level administrative and organizational support to multiple litigation attorneys. This role ensures the smooth and efficient management of legal cases by assisting with document preparation, case coordination, scheduling, and communication with clients and court officials. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive legal matters with the utmost discretion.
Essential Functions
The following list of responsibilities for this position includes but is not limited to:
? Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
? File documents with courts electronically, ensuring compliance with state and federal filing deadlines and procedures.
? Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
? Respond to inquiries and relay accurate messages to attorneys promptly.
? Manage attorneys' calendars, coordinating court dates, depositions, client meetings, and other key deadlines.
? Schedule and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters.
? Prepare expense reports and manage billing-related documentation.
? Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to ensure timely completion.
? Ad-hoc administrative assignments as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
? High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree is a plus.
? 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably supporting multiple attorneys in a mid-size to large law firm or a similar environment.
? Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
? Experience with legal document management software, such as iManage.
? Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and protocols.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.