Legal Assistant

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

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The Law Firm of Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking a highly motivated and organized Legal Assistant to join our Litigation department in California. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with 2-4 years of related experience to support our team of litigation timekeepers and ensure uninterrupted workflow in service. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work well within a team environment, and have a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and proofread all legal documents and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and proper formatting
- Execute electronic court filings and download court pleadings
- Maintain client files, both paper and electronic, organizing and filing documents in designated order
- Conduct accounting tasks, such as processing expenses and entering time into the Firm's billing system
- Support trial preparation by maintaining and tracking case chronology
- Manage multiple calendars and scheduling systems
- Perform digital transcription tasks
- Assist in preparing discovery production and schedule depositions
- Conduct conflict checks and complete file opening process
- Coordinate and make travel arrangements
- Effectively track and manage CLE reporting
- Communicate effectively with clients and timekeepers on project updates and information

Qualifications:

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- 2-4 years of related experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team environment
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures

Salary Information:

- Salary will be based on experience
- Full benefits package available

At Armstrong Teasdale, we value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Join our team and be a part of a firm that embraces and celebrates diversity.

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Drafting, reviewing, proofreading, document formatting, spelling, grammar, electronic court filings, document organization, expense processing, invoice processing, time tracking, case chronology, calendar management, digital transcription, discovery production, deposition scheduling, conflict checks, file opening, travel arrangements, CLE reporting, communication, leadership, teamwork, continuous learning, alignment to values

High school diploma or equivalent

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Qualification and Experience High school diploma or equivalent

Legal