Litigation Legal Assistant

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP has an opening available for a Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join the Costa Mesa office. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and a hybrid position (one (1) day work from home after 45 days), with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This position requires solid knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court filing rules and procedures with a strong litigation background that includes e-filing and calendaring experience. Must have knowledge of preparing tables of contents and authorities. Must have excellent proofreading and writing skills, and great attention to detail. Excellent administrative, follow-up, initiative, and organizational skills are required. Excellent typing, formatting, and computer software skills needed with specific knowledge of Word 2010 or higher, Outlook, Excel and iManage or similar document management system.

Knowledge of Compu Law, Best Authority, Adobe Pro, and CCC Macros are a plus.

Excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid firm holidays, paid medical/ dental/ vision, 401(k), Group Life Ins., LTD, Supplemental insurance policies offered, Flexible Spending Account, EAP, covered parking or a monthly travel allowance. MPG offers a professional working environment with a collaborative firm culture. Salary range for this position is $95K+ DOE.

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