Legal Assistant

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant Job at WSHB in Glendale, CA: Experience in Civil Litigation Required

WSHB, a prominent law firm in Glendale, CA, is seeking a skilled and experienced legal assistant to join our civil litigation team. This is a hybrid position that will require the candidate to come into the office, therefore residency in the greater Glendale area is a must.

Responsibilities:

• E-filing experience in California, both State and Federal court
• Familiarity with civil and arbitration procedures and filings
• Maintain attorneys' calendar by scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
• 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
• Prepare and file pleading and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
• Open and close legal files
• Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
• Manage and organize heavy document loads
• Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
• Assist multiple attorneys with various tasks
• Participate in trial preparation

Requirements:

• 5 years of relevant experience in a legal assistant position in civil defense litigation and construction defect
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to multitask and work independently
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Time management skills to efficiently and accurately handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and iManage document file system
• Must be available to work 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday from 8:30 . to 5:00 .

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package with potential for bonuses
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Flexible work from home policy
• Referral program for employee bonuses

To apply, please submit your resume to . We look forward to hearing from you!

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k), PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Referral Program

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E-filing, Civil Arbitration, Calendar Management, Communication, Proofreading, Document Management, Trial Preparation

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Qualification and Experience 5 years of experience in a legal assistant position in civil defense litigation and construction defect

Legal