Legal Assistant - Support Civil Litigation Team at Growing Law Firm in Los Angeles
H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant in Los Angeles
H2: Support Civil Litigation Attorneys at a Growing Law Firm
We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team at Segal McCambridge's Los Angeles office. In this role, you will provide administrative support to our general litigation team and have the opportunity to work on challenging and varied civil litigation matters. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $90,000 per year.
Key Responsibilities:
• Draft, edit, and finalize a wide range of legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, motions, and briefs
• File and serve legal documents in federal and state courts throughout California
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors
• Process vendor invoices and prepare check requests
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule court appearances, depositions, and meetings
• Assist with trial preparations, including organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and drafting trial-related documents
• Make travel arrangements and coordinate meetings for attorneys
• Enter billable time entries accurately and in a timely manner
• Collaborate with a fast-paced team and assist attorneys and colleagues as needed
• Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, and managing office supplies
Requirements:
• High school diploma
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation
• Familiarity with California State and Federal court procedures and rules
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and proofreading legal documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic court filing and service applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively
• Independent judgment and the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse workload
Benefits:
• Competitive salary with a 401(k) matching program
• Comprehensive dental, health, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program and discounts
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance and paid time off
• Parental leave
About the Law Firm:
Segal McCambridge is a national law firm with almost four decades of experience in complex litigation. With offices in major cities across the country, we serve a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals. Our areas of expertise include asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty cases.
Summary:
Join the team at Segal McCambridge's Los Angeles office as a Legal Assistant and provide administrative support to our general litigation team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $90,000 per year and the opportunity to work on challenging and varied civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years' experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Apply now and become a part of our growing law firm!
