Legal Assistant

Overview

Client: National Law Firm
Location
:
Westwood, Los Angeles
Pay
: $85,000-$90,000

The Role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to provide comprehensive support to a team of attorneys. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a deep understanding of litigation procedures and court rules.

• Litigation Support: Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and agreements. Manage document production (Bates Stamping) and create Table of Contents/Authorities.
• Court Coordination: Handle electronic filings in Federal, State, and Appellate courts. Communicate directly with court staff and stay updated on judge-specific rules.
• Calendar & Case Management: Proactively manage attorney calendars, coordinate depositions (local and out-of-town), schedule mediations, and track all trial deadlines.
• Administrative Excellence: Handle incoming/outgoing correspondence, manage digital files in the Document Management System, and serve as a professional point of contact for clients and outside counsel.
• E-filing: Experience with state (CA) and federal E-filing

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation environment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management software.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and filing procedures.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational habits, the ability to prioritize under pressure, and a team-player mentality.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.