TBG | The Bachrach Group is hiring: Legal Secretary in Los Angeles
TBG | The Bachrach Group, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079
About the Firm:
Our client, a prestigious AM LAW 100 firm in Los Angeles, is seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join their litigation team. Known for providing exceptional legal services to a wide range of clients, the firm offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading professionals at the forefront of legal innovation.
Job Description:
The Legal Assistant will support attorneys in the litigation department by performing a wide variety of tasks. This position demands an individual with a strong background in litigation support and experience working in large law firms. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in assisting the team to ensure efficient management of legal cases and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals.
- Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery.
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
- Coordinate and manage case calendars, including deadlines for filings and hearings.
- Conduct legal research and manage discovery responses.
- Review and summarize depositions, medical records, and other documents.
- Prepare and organize case files, both electronically and physically.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts as needed.
- Assist in the preparation of trial and settlement documents.
- Provide support with billing, invoicing, and other administrative tasks as required.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of legal assistant experience in litigation within a large law firm.
- Proficiency with litigation software (e.g., Relativity, CaseMap, etc.), MS Office Suite, and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Strong understanding of litigation procedures, including filing requirements, discovery, and trial preparation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.