Legal Assistant

Our Irvine-based litigation firm is seeking a Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support our insurance defense team. Our firm offers a friendly, fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates should have 3 year minimum of recent litigation experience as a legal assistant /paralegal in a law firm setting. Responsibilities include:

• Filing court documents; Managing client relationships; Corresponding with various agencies/entities and clients; Scheduling events; Assisting attorneys with various tasks; Printing, sorting and assembling documents; and other general office duties.
• Communicating with clients, vendors, courts, and other third-parties.
• Scheduling/calendar maintenance and managing case deadlines.
• Experience with transcribing dictation is a must.
• Assist counsel with deposition preparation.
• Managing trial preparation i.e., coordination of witnesses and travel, trial documents, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.

Requirements:

• Team player and self-starter with strong analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Paralegal certificate and/or associates degree is a plus, but not required for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person