Legal Assistant/Paralegal - LA 0301

Century City office position supporting the Litigation practice group. The role focuses on managing information, aiding in legal service delivery, and enhancing attorney efficiency through client interactions and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Handle client intake, including collection of pertinent information, file opening, and engagement documents.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, videoconferences, and conference calls.
• Manage attorneys’ contacts, schedules, and calendars via Outlook.
• Enter time for timekeepers and print reports as requested.
• Process expense reports and check requests.
• Handle general client correspondence.
• File physical and electronic documents.
• Assist with accounts receivable (AR) collection follow-up.
• Assist attorneys in preparation for meetings and case docketing, including court and discovery deadlines.
• Assist with document retrieval, reviews, and organization of voluminous productions.
• Prepare and finalize pleadings in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules for court filings.
• Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, and discovery.
• Use document, transcript, and work product databases as needed.
• Assist with depositions, including preparing binders, exhibits, and other discovery-related tasks.
• Coordinate work with outside document/litigation vendors, adhering to strict deadlines.
• Coordinate and assist with trial preparations, such as exhibits, witness binders, and demonstratives.
• Work with supervising attorney(s) to organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs.
• Provide organizational and legal support at trial, including jury selection, exhibit management, and witness coordination.
• Conduct legal research.
• Track and record all billable and non-billable time.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Provide legal and non-legal administrative support to attorneys.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong knowledge of e-filing in State and Federal court (highly preferred).
• Proactive attitude with exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $110,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized health insurance premiums, effective on your first day.
• Firm-paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 to $1,200 annually.
• Firm pays 100% of employee-only premium for dental and vision insurance; inexpensive options for dependents.
• Tax-advantaged accounts, including Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Firm-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 11 paid holidays (in 2026).
• Generous PTO for full-time employees.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one; eligible for discretionary firm matching contribution.