Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PrimeTalent's client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys and manage litigation cases from initiation through conclusion. The role provides overflow support to five offices and includes calendaring, court-rule research, eFiling, document preparation, administrative support, and managing competing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Must have experience in calendaring, researching court rules/local rules/judge's rules, and ability to cross-check calendaring using software such as eDockets, Milana or Compulaw
- Must have experience with eFiling in both State and Federal courts; including but not limited to creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting and Bates stamping
- Position requires critical thinking skills, attention to detail, proofreading skills, and ability to multitask
- Must be proficient in MS Office 365 Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Duties also include the following tasks: travel arrangements, expense reports, entering attorney timesheets, and other administrative type duties as assigned
Skills
- Must have 5+ years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment
- Must have experience in calendaring, researching court rules/local rules/judge's rules, and ability to cross-check calendaring using software such as eDockets, Milana or Compulaw
- Must have experience with eFiling in both State and Federal courts; including but not limited to creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting and Bates stamping
- Position requires critical thinking skills, attention to detail, proofreading skills, and ability to multitask
- Must be proficient in MS Office 365 Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- This is a full-time, remote position. Although working remotely, candidates must live near one of our five offices (OC, LA, SD, SF, SAC) in California
- Labor and employment experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate
- Some college coursework is preferred
- Preferably near LA or OC, which is ideal for onsite training for 30 days
Benefits
- Competitive pay and incentives
- Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending
- Firm-paid benefits: EAP, Telemedicine, life insurance, STD, and 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave program
- Fun events and firm perks
- Business casual dress
- Annual Holiday event and more!
- This is a full-time, remote position
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