Litigation Legal Assistant

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant in Riverside, CA

Macdonald & Cody, LLP, a leading insurance defense litigation firm, is currently seeking a seasoned litigation legal assistant to join our team. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual with at least 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced law firm, preferably with personal injury experience. As a legal assistant at Macdonald & Cody, LLP, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging and complex cases, while also having a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

- Case intake and opening
- Managing deadlines and ensuring attorneys meet them
- Filing and service in California superior, federal and appellate courts
- Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings and discovery
- Familiarity with expert designation and deposition process
- Trial preparation, including preparation, service, and filing of trial documents, motions in limine, and exhibit binders
- Comfortable with client and insurance carrier contact via email and phone

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of experience as a civil litigation legal assistant or legal secretary in a fast-paced law firm
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Trial preparation experience preferred

Benefits:

- Casual attire Monday through Friday
- Work-life balance promoted
- Overtime not required
- Great team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Employer-paid healthcare
- 401k with employer matching
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Paid time off

The hourly range for this role in California is - and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, and location.

To apply, please submit your resume to . Please only apply if you meet the qualifications and can perform the responsibilities listed above.

Do you have what it takes to join our team at Macdonald & Cody, LLP? If you have experience in civil litigation and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. No communications from recruiters, please.

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Legal Assistant in Riverside, CA
H2: Experience a Dynamic Career at Macdonald & Cody, LLP

Macdonald & Cody, LLP, a leading insurance defense litigation firm in Riverside, CA, is currently seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant to join our team. If you have a strong work ethic and at least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced law firm, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

- Conduct case intake and opening procedures
- Manage deadlines and ensure attorneys meet them
- File and serve documents in California superior, federal and appellate courts
- Knowledge of rules related to service and filing of pleadings and discovery
- Familiarity with expert designation and deposition process
- Prepare for trials, including document preparation, service, and filing, as well as motion in limine and exhibit binder preparation
- Communicate with clients and insurance carriers via email and phone

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of experience as a civil litigation legal assistant or legal secretary in a fast-paced law firm
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Trial preparation experience preferred

Benefits:

- Casual attire Monday through Friday
- Promotes work-life balance
- No overtime required
- Supportive team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Employer-paid healthcare
- 401k with employer matching
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Paid time off

The hourly range for this role in California is - and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, and location.

To apply, please submit your resume to . Please only apply if you meet the qualifications and can perform the responsibilities listed above.

At Macdonald & Cody, LLP, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. No communications from recruiters, please.

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Casual attire, work-life balance, no required overtime, team-oriented environment, personal and professional growth opportunities, employer-paid healthcare, 401k with matching, 10 paid holidays, paid time off

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Civil litigation, case intake, managing deadlines, filing and service, expert designation, deposition, trial preparation, Microsoft Office

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Interested candidates should submit a resume to .

Qualification and Experience 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred)

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