Litigation Legal Assistant

A bit about us:

Based in Irvine, CA, with offices throughout California, we specialize in the practice of Insurance Defense !

Why join us?

Benefits:

• Casual attire Monday through Friday
• Work-life balance promoted
• Overtime is not required
• Great team-oriented work environment
• Offers opportunities to grow personally & professionally
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Employer-paid healthcare
• 401k with employer matching
• 10 paid holidays a year

Job Details

Qualifications:

• Must have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred and construction defect experience a plus).
• The candidate must be self-starting with a "hit the ground running" work ethic.
• Experience with case intake/opening.
• Experience with managing deadlines and ensuring attorneys meet the same.
• Experience with filing and service in California superior, federal and appellate courts.
• Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings and discovery.
• Familiarity with expert designation and deposition process.
• Familiarity with trial-triggered deadlines.
• Candidate must be comfortable with client/insurance carrier contact via email and phone.
• Candidate must have trial preparation experience, including preparation, service, and filing of trial documents, motions in limine, and preparation of exhibit binders.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel).

This is not a Paralegal hybrid role.

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