Litigation Paralegal / Administrative Assistant at Atrium

Los Angeles, CA

About the Job

Our client is a full-service law firm dedicated to assisting individuals, businesses, and institutions. They offer legal services in business restructuring & insolvency, construction, corporate matters, intellectual property, labor & employment, litigation & alternative dispute resolution, real estate, and trusts & estates. In addition, the firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in the aviation & aerospace, cannabis, emerging cyber technologies, energy & natural resources, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, and life sciences industries. Our client has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sarasota, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE. Currently, they are looking to add a Litigation Paralegal / Administrative Assistant to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$85k – $95k

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal/Administrative Assistant with 4 – 5 years of experience in civil and/or commercial litigation to work in our client’s Los Angeles, CA office. This candidate will provide litigation and general administrative support to several attorneys in the Litigation Practice Group.

Responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal / Administrative Assistant:

Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and discovery Organizing and maintaining files
Filing documents with local, state, and federal courts (including e-filing)
Scheduling and summarizing depositions
Assisting with trial preparation
Reviewing of attorney billing
Assisting with revisions and calendaring of meetings and court dates
Scheduling travel Performing general administrative duties

Qualifications for the Litigation Paralegal / Administrative Assistant:

5 – 7 years of experience in litigation. 4 – 5 years of experience in civil and/or commercial litigation experience is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including the use of document versions and redlining, TOA, and TOC), proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with ProLaw and NetDocs (or similar document management system) are a plus
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Commitment to providing excellent customer service
An ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Excellent proofreading/editing skills with a high level of accuracy
Strong process orientation
Must have the ability to work independently and efficiently, as well as in a team environment involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, Paralegals, and office staff

Education Requirements:

Paralegal certificate is required
College, Business school, or other relevant continuing education is preferred.

Benefits:

Full Healthcare offered

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Position ID: 141858