Litigation Legal Assistant

Messner Reeves LLP, a national law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in Orange County.

We are looking for a long-term addition to our team who has a great work ethic, and positive attitude.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate heavy scheduling and calendaring for attorney meetings, court deadlines, and depositions.
• Provide support by drafting correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings and trial.
• Assist with client engagement and retention, including preparation of engagement letter, conflict checks, conflict waivers, and submitting information to open matters.
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision.
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Requirements:

• Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads.
• Well versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court.
• Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.

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We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits