Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant


Location: El Segundo, CA 90245
This position may be worked remotely (after a small onsite training period) or hybrid from our El Segundo office. Applicants must reside in Southern California for training and to assist with onsite trial preparations if needed.


About the role:
We are seeking a senior-level defense Litigation Secretary with 8 years of experience is needed to support busy litigation attorneys. Must be self-motivated, team oriented, have a high attention to detail and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Accuracy is a must.


Key Responsibilities:

• Calendaring court dates from the initiation of a case through trial, depositions (with clients, court reporters, interpreters, videographers and other entities) and other case occurrences.
• Preparing draft court documents, specifically complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos.
• Revising and finalizing documents and ensuring timely service, filing and delivery.
• Preparing for trials as needed
• Confirming calendar events
• Other special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Court Rules, and meticulous management of attorney’s calendar is required.
• 8 years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary
• Proficiency in a Windows environment
• Typing at least 70 wpm is preferred
• Outstanding communication skills and team player spirit
• Organizational skills and the ability to learn quickly
• Very dependable, reliable, trustworthy and motivated
• Strong integrity and professional demeanor

• Salary Range: $80K to $100K. 

We also offer bonus opportunities and generous benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.  If you are self-motivated, a team player, and take pride setting and achieving high level goals, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your legal career and join a team where your skills and ideas will be truly valued. Please apply directly or send your resume and application details to Employment@PettitKohn.com.


Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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