Litigation Assistant
HERS Advisors
- Newport Beach, CA, United States
HERS Advisors has partnered with a leading business law firm in Orange County (hybrid) who is looking for an eager Litigation Assistant to join their successful team.
Responsibilities for Litigation Assistant:
- Assistant to Litigation Department: Perform general case management
- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda
- File court documents
- Identify and submit legal documents for docketing, court and case deadlines using firm software
- Management of ongoing assigned court and case deadlines
- Assist attorneys with reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials, mail, and other case related documents
- Assist in preparation of matrices, charts, and spreadsheets as needed
- Assist in preparation of privilege log
- Create, revise, and proofread documents with high accuracy
- Assist with mediation and trial preparation
- Keep accurate time records for billable tasks
Requirements for Litigation Assistant:
- Prior litigation experience as a legal secretary and/or junior paralegal required
- Undergraduate degree and/or ABA approved paralegal certificate highly preferred
- Ability to become proficient in state and federal court filings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint)
- Ability to learn and utilize document management firm software to include Microsoft
Salary range: 70-100k. If you meet the basic requirements, please email your resume to: ssognalian@hersadvisors.com