National law firm seeks a Litigation Assistant to support multiple attorneys. Must have 2+ years' litigation experience.
Job Description: Performs wide range of administrative and clerical tasks for a group of attorneys including preparation of legal documents, interacting with clients, scheduling, facilitating the meeting of deadlines and utilizing practice specific software.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Drafting and formatting memos, correspondence, legal documents and various forms.
Proofread material for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.
Organize work load to comply with deadlines and priorities established by attorneys.
Open and maintain client files including records management related to clients and to the firm.
Schedule court depositions, court reporters, expert witnesses, hearings, and other special functions.
Prepare GLC work requests.
Schedule practice related meetings and appointments.
Make travel or conference arrangements, as needed.
Coordinate a variety of accounting duties including pro forma edits, check requests, matter intake and matter update forms and various billing tasks.
Assist other Legal Assistants outside the practice team, as needed.
Continue enhancing job knowledge and skill set by participating in educational and training opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
2+ years' litigation assistant experience
2 or 4 year college degree a plus
Knowledge of the most current processes and procedures for the respective practice area, for example, docketing knowledge and electronic filing for commercial litigation practice area.
Knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms and documents, legal practices and procedures and how to resource.
Strong technical skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, document management programs and Internet applications.
Attention to detail including proof reading experience to include correcting grammatical, typographical and spelling errors and perform minor editing of routine law correspondence and legal case matters.
Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent written, verbal and listening skills. Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, clients, co-workers and other individuals.
Minimum typing speed of sixty words per minute with high accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
Soft Skills/Must Haves: Motivated, high attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .
