National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation in its Aliso Viejo office. Qualified candidates must have 3 years of relevant experience in a legal assistant position in defense litigation. This position is hybrid and will require you to come into the office. Therefore, you must live in the greater Orange County area - no exceptions.

Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following:

e-filing experience in California, both State and Federal court
Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings
Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel
Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed
Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros
Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney
Be able to open and close legal files
Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers
Heavy document management organizational skills
Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system
Assist multiple attorneys
Trial preparation

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to be a team player
Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Ability to multi-task independently
Professional and pleasant demeanor
Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets a must
High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system
Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Benefits include:

A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement plan
PTO, sick time and paid holidays
A flexible work from home policy
Referral program

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

legal assistant: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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