Legal Assistant

About the role

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is a prestigious West Los Angeles personal injury trial law firm handling significant 7 and 8-figure cases. We are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join our fast-paced, team-oriented, high-profile environment.

Responsibilities

• Calendaring all case deadlines and events
• Formatting, proofreading, finalizing, serving, and filing legal documents, including Summons & Complaints, Motions, Briefs, Notices, and Subpoenas
• Interacting with clients to obtain information
• Preparing retainers, record authorizations, and record requests
• Providing a high level secretarial and administrative support
• Drafting correspondence
• Managing all case-related documents
• Updating all case-related data in Case Management program
• Cooking travel arrangements and scheduling of meetings

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant working at a trial law firm performing the duties listed above
• Strong working knowledge of the CCP, FRCP, and Evidence Code/Rules
• Excellent organizational and writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage a heavy caseload in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong client rapport and communication skills
• Plaintiff’s litigation experience in California
• Preferred Spanish speaking
• Experience with Litify and/or Milana case management platforms

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary of $33.00 – $50.00/hr. ($68,640 – $104,000 per year) depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Disability insurance
• Paid parking

Pay

$33.00 – $50.00/hr. ($68,640 – $104,000 per year) depending on experience

Schedule

Full-time position