Litigation Legal Assistant
Company: Messner Reeves
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
Messner Reeves LLP, a mid-size national law firm, is seeking an
experienced and highly qualified Litigation Legal Assistant to join
the Litigation team in our Orange County Office.Position
Overview:This position requires a high degree of interaction with
firm partners, associates and staff, as well as clients. As such,
candidates should have good judgment and impeccable
professionalism. Candidates will be primarily responsible for
assisting attorneys with all aspects of litigation, including
discovery, court filings and trial preparation in Federal and
California State Courts. Candidates must have strong litigation
knowledge, and a knowledgeable skill set in Office 365, Outlook and
docketing. Experience with document management systems is required.
Candidates will also have proficiency in word processing and proof
reading, including the use of styles in formatting of pleadings,
discovery and other legal documents, as well as generating tables
of content and authorities as required. Candidates should also be
pro-active to handle necessary tasks for busy attorneys minimal
supervision. The ideal candidate will take the initiative, have
strong attention to detail, be highly organized & have impeccable
communication skills. Remote working is an
option.Qualifications:
- Preferred insurance defense and/or labor/employment
experience
- Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal
calendar deadlines and rules)
- Being well versed in both federal and state court procedure and
filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court
- Advanced skill using MS Word, version 2016, to include using
styles, tracking changes, document comparison, generating TOC's and
TOA's, and Outlook; basic proficiency in Excel
- Exceptional grammar, spelling and proofreading skills
- Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and
procedures
- Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail
- Work successfully in a team environmentJob duties include but
are not limited to:
- Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads
- Coordinate heavy scheduling and calendaring for attorney
meetings, court deadlines, depositions, etc.
- Heavy client contact, contact with witnesses and opposing
counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter
- Document production and organization a must. Organize records,
documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format
- Provide support by drafting correspondence, memoranda and other
legal documents (i.e. pleadings, briefs, closing documents,
discovery shells), submitting same for review, revising, redlining,
comparing, proofreading, assembling, photocopying and distributing
final material as necessary)
- Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions,
meetings and trial
- Assist with client engagement and retention, including
preparation of engagement letter, conflict check, conflict waivers,
and submitting information to open matters
- Provide overflow assistance as requested from different
offices
- Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal
supervision
- Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent
listening, verbal and communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to
meet deadlines
- Pre-trial preparation and trial assistance experience
required
- Must demonstrate a strong worth ethic and consistent
schedule
Keywords: Messner Reeves, Costa Mesa , Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal , Costa Mesa, California
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