Litigation Legal Assistant

About the Job :

Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm specializing in personal injury and catastrophic injury claims. Macdonald & Cody, LLP seeks an energetic, hard-working, dedicated litigation legal assistant to join our firm.

Qualifications :

• Must have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant / legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred and construction defect experience a plus).
• The candidate must be self-starting with a “hit the ground running” work ethic.
• Experience with case intake / opening.
• Experience with managing deadlines and ensuring attorneys meet the same.
• Experience with 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.
• Familiarity with trial-triggered deadlines.
• Candidate must be comfortable with client / insurance carrier contact via email and phone.
• Candidate must have trial preparation experience, including preparation, service, and filing of trial documents, motions in limine, and preparation of exhibit binders.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word / Outlook / Excel).

This is not a Paralegal hybrid role.

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