Legal Assistant / Secretary

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Legal Assistant / Secretary

The candidate to join the Commercial & Business Litigation team. Will be primarily responsible for assisting attorneys with all aspects of litigation, including discovery, court filings and trial preparation. Candidates must have a thorough working knowledge of and experience handling federal and California court system filings. Proficiency with Microsoft Word is also a must, especially the use of styles and the creation and formatting of pleadings and other complex legal documents. Should have good judgment, and professional polish, and be able to successfully accomplish all of the following: Prepare multiple drafts of legal documents (pleadings, discovery, briefs, petitions) and correspondence. Assist in all aspects of litigation, including state and federal court filings and e-filings. Enter and maintain dates for hearings, depositions and other court-related deadlines, use the CompuLaw calendaring system, and schedule other miscellaneous dates and appointments with Outlook. Answer phones and manage time keeping and attorney billing. Assist with client engagement and retention, including the preparation of engagement letters, conflict checks and interfacing with the firm’s accounting system. Must have 5 years of mid- or large-sized law firm experience, supporting at least three attorneys. Advanced skills in Word 2016 (using styles, generating TOCs/TOAs, tracking changes, etc.) and Outlook; basic proficiency in Excel are required. Experience NetDocs, CompuLaw, Best Authority and Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC preferred. Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures is required. Practical knowledge of client billing is needed.

Company info

Michelman & Robinson, LLP
10880 Wilshire Boulevard 19th Floor
Los Angeles
California
United States 90024
Website : https://www.mrllp.com