Litigation Legal Assistant

Career Consulting Partners has partnered with a nationally recognized firm in the probate, trust, and estate space. They have been recognized as a leader in Private Wealth Disputes in the "Chambers and Partners" 2024 High Net Worth Guide, which ranks top lawyers and law firms from over 55 countries worldwide.

We are seeking a Litigation Legal assistant to join our West Los Angeles Office. This individual must be well-versed in all aspects of litigation support. If you only have experience in probate, trust, and estate administrative duties, this position is not for you.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparing and filing legal documents with the court
• Creating and organizing internal case files
• Managing tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, and mailing correspondence
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail efficiently
• Overseeing document management and organization
• Drafting correspondence and legal forms accurately
• Reviewing and analyzing legal documents for accuracy and completeness, with strong proofreading skills
• Welcoming clients and visitors professionally
• Handling e-Filings and ensuring compliance with filing requirements
• Maintaining attorneys' general calendars and scheduling
• Coordinating messengers and deliveries to meet deadlines
• Assisting attorneys with trial preparations and related tasks
• Performing other clerical duties as needed to support the team.

Qualifications:

• A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal degree program is a plus
• Certified Paralegal or Certified Legal Assistant designation a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree is also a plus
• 3 yrs minimum in a heavy CA litigation-focused role
• Probate, trust, estate, conservatorship litigation, and administration are preferred
• Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and MS Office is required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000
• Company paid retirement contributions
• Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Basic life insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, including sick and vacation time
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Parking
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

Location:

• West Los Angeles, California
• On-site (some remote work flexibility after the acclimation period)
• Near "Kuruvunga Village Springs"

***Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward***