Job

Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation

Location Los Angeles, CA 90049
Date Posted May 10, 2021
Job ID 7506
Employment Type Contract To Hire
Scion Staffing (www.scionstaffing.com) is excited to announce that we are partnering with one of the nation’s leading law firms to conduct a search for a Civil Litigation Legal Executive Assistant. This is a full-time, contract opportunity with the potential to go permanent. You will work onsite in West Los Angeles.  

THE ROLE
The Legal Executive Assistant will assist in all aspects of daily operations, including providing support to our attorneys and employees, assisting in daily office needs, and managing the firm's general administrative activities. We are seeking a proactive, organized, and detail oriented individual to assist in drafting documents, conducting legal research, and maintaining and organizing files, in addition to helping attorneys in preparation for meetings, trials, and hearings. Must have experience scheduling court appearances.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
-Help prepare, service, and filing documents virtually in various Federal and State Courts
-Prepare, format correspondence, pleadings, and discovery
-Calendaring for attorneys (legal deadlines, tasks, appearances)
-Prepare fee agreements and retainer letters and send them to clients.
-Update and maintain client charts
-Coordinate travel arrangements 
-Renew attorney licenses and pay bar dues for all licensed states 
-Calculate and track attorney CLE's, prepare and submit for each state where licensed
-Prepare binders for hearings/mediations
-Prepare, scan, and email documents for attorneys
-Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned
 
REQUIRED SKILLS
-Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat. SharePoint experience is a plus
-Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
-Experience with court filing and civil litigation procedures for both Federal and State Courts
-Ability to coordinate the production of accurate legal documents
-Excellent client service skills
-Close attention to detail and ability to produce flawless work product
-Positive, committed, 'can do' attitude and flexible approach
-Take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating needs
-Highly organized self starter with strong attention to detail while being able to prioritize and meet deadlines
-Bilingual (Spanish), preferred
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
-3+ years of civil litigation experience working in a legal or professional service environment.
 
COMPENSATION
-$30.00 - $35.00 an hour DOE
APPLY NOW
For immediate consideration apply online at https://www.scionstaffing.com/job/7506/.

ABOUT OUR FIRM
Scion Staffing is a top staffing agency and executive search firm, connecting leading companies and organizations with impeccable talent throughout the West Coast. Through our innovative team-building and staffing solutions, we bridge the gap in temporary staffing, as well as contract-to-hire employment, contingent search, and executive searches. The Business Times has recognized us as a top staffing from 2010-2021, and our clients return to us for a variety of opportunities.

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.

 

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