Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Reisz Siderman Eisenberg, APC, a mid-size West LA civil litigation firm, currently seeks an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal ideally with 3+ years of experience supporting litigation. About us Our firm is a close-knit, collegial and friendly workplace. We value strong teamwork and happy employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a 401(k) program with contributions matched by the firm up to 4%. Responsibilities Responsibilities and duties include: Maintain litigation calendar for attorneys and keep attorneys on top of deadlines Coordinate with vendors and schedule court appearances, hearings, depositions, and meetings for attorneys Perform occasional paralegal work such as analysis of documents; subpoenas of documents and witnesses; database searches - billable tasks payable at $15.00/hr additional compensation Proofread and finalize outgoing documents, correspondence, reports, etc. Perform court filing and service for litigation in state and federal courts Communicate with clients and experts Process incoming and outgoing mail for attorneys as necessary Assist attorneys by preparing drafts of standard pleadings, notices, court forms, and written discovery Monitor status of ongoing matters and assist attorneys in regular reporting to clients and insurance carriers Maintain organized electronic files for all matters using shared office drives and case management software (Coyote Analytics) Must be highly organized, comfortable with communication and coordination to meet deadlines in a professional setting, detail-oriented, tech-savvy and computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat Professional). Must have litigation experience. Bilingual Spanish-speaking and paralegal certificate preferred but not required. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. Salary to be determined upon hire, commensurate with experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr