Legal Assistant

Consultative Search Group

Legal Assistant

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We’re seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Assistant to support our legal team in our Los Angeles office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment while working closely with attorneys on a variety of litigation matters in State, Federal, and Bankruptcy courts.

     

    What You’ll Do

    As a Litigation Assistant, you will be an integral part of our legal support team, managing a broad range of responsibilities including:

     

    • Drafting, proofreading, and finalizing legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, and discovery
    • Coordinating court filings and e-filings (State, Federal, and Bankruptcy)
    • Managing attorney calendars via CompuLaw and Outlook
    • Preparing binders and files for hearings, depositions, and trials
    • Supporting client engagement, including drafting engagement letters and managing conflict checks
    • Entering and managing timekeeping and billing for assigned timekeepers
    • Processing attorney expense reports and providing overflow support as needed
    • Maintaining strict confidentiality on all Firm and client matters

     

    What You Bring

    We’re looking for someone with:

     

    \- Minimum 5 years of litigation experience in a mid- to large-size law firm

    • Strong proficiency in MS Word (including styles, TOC/TOA, redlining, and formatting), Outlook, and basic Excel/PowerPoint
    • Experience with NetDocs, CompuLaw, Best Authority, and Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC is a plus
    • Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills
    • Familiarity with NYSCEF and ECF/PACER e-filing systems
    • Understanding of legal terminology, court rules, billing practices, and basic e-discovery concepts
    • Bachelor’s degree preferred

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  • Compensation
    $85,000-$95,000 per year