Legal Practice Assistant Trial & Litigation DTLA

Working in our Downtown Los Angeles office this full-time non-exempt position performs a variety of administrative support duties and delivers high-quality services to internal and external clients exhibiting a commitment to integrity and excellence. The position reporting to the Director of Administration requires thorough knowledge of all firm and practice specific administrative processes and procedures information technology systems research tools and a broad-based understanding of the clients matters and associated practices. The scope of responsibilities includes prioritizing managing and following through on multiple projects and communicating effectively courteously and professionally with clients attorneys staff and peers. This role has no direct position will support the firms Trial and Litigation Group which includes a robust litigation practice focused on complex crisis litigation in the areas of constitutional law wildfire litigation COVID-19 litigation civil rights claims in the land use context First Amendment claims takings and class action litigation. The Group is actively engaged in all phases of litigation in both federal and state court from initial pleadings through discovery dispositive motion practice trial and features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other FUNCTIONSThe positions essential functions include but are not limited to:Communication: Effective communication to include draft review and revision of documents including correspondence reports pleading and Processing: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to format court pleadings according to applicable court rules and generate TOAs and TOCs using Firm software which implies a depth of knowledge regarding court rules (federal state) and in-person/electronic filing. Knowledge of Federal and State position statement processes is a : Superior organizational skills with a demonstrated understanding of calendaring practices (e.g. CompuLaw) to keep attorney(s) abreast of upcoming : Literacy in various software packages (e.g. MS Office iManage CCC Macros time and billing software Adobe) to include quick and accurate typing closely with employees to ensure calendars are formatted and prepared in accordance with Firm best practices;Maintain composure efficiency and accuracy under high work volume circumstances;Demonstrate excellent support by working cordially cooperatively and productively with all Firm employees; andOther functions as retains the right to add to or change the functions of this position at any following qualifications are required:High School Diploma; Bachelors degree preferred;Minimum of seven (7) years of legal secretary/legal assistant experience;Prior litigation experience in California state and federal court is required; appellate experience is preferred;Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment;Responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments;Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings;Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs;Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short Nave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicants race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other category protected by law. Meyers Nave will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the FCO and the Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is pay range for this position working in our Los Angeles office is $48.08 to $54.80 per hour depending on experience paid Nave complies with the requirements of all applicable California and federal employment laws including those protecting disabled individuals. If you have difficulty using our online application system due to a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation please contact us via email by phone at .Please only apply if you meet all requirements for this position.

Required Experience:

Junior IC