Legal AssistantWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP • Aliso Viejo, CA, US
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Legal Assistant
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP • Aliso Viejo, CA, US
4 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionExcellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail Ability to be a team player Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects Ability to multi-task independently Professional and pleasant demeanor Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets a must High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account 401(k) retirement plan PTO, sick time and paid holidays A flexible work from home policy Referral program
National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation in its Aliso Viejo office. Qualified candidates must have 3 years of relevant experience in a legal assistant position in defense litigation. This position is hybrid and will require you to come into the office. Therefore, you must live in the greater Orange County area - no exceptions.
Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following :
- e-filing experience in California, both State and Federal court
- Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures / filings
- Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
- Have the ability to 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
- Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
- Be able to open and close legal files
- Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
- Heavy document management organizational skills
- Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
- Assist multiple attorneys
- Trial preparation
Requirements
Benefits include :
Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.
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Legal Assistant • Aliso Viejo, CA, US