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Description We are offering an opportunity for a Legal Assistant located in Encino, California. The individual will be joining a team to provide support in a variety of legal functions, including employment law and civil litigation. This role involves working closely with attorneys and paralegals, managing caseloads, and preparing various legal documents.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support in trial preparation and administrative tasks for a team of attorneys and paralegals

• Oversee civil litigation singular plaintiff cases between multiple attorneys

• Draft documents pertaining to initial complaints, discovery, motions, mediation, trial preparation, and settlement

• Prepare discovery forms, email/letter correspondence, and table of contents/authorities, e-filing documents, fax filing documents, motion filings, and trial preparation of documents/subpoenas

• Handle case organization, scheduling client meetings, and mediation

• Maintain professionalism regarding attorney-client confidentiality and prepare documents for e-filings or fax filings

• Work closely with multiple attorneys regarding civil litigation singular plaintiff cases and provide legal support by reviewing pleadings, court forms, discovery responses, and client documentation

• Communicate effectively with team members in situations where assistance is needed

• Utilize technical skills in Adobe and Microsoft 365 programs, WestLaw, Merus Case (online legal management program), PACER, Green-Filing, and California Court websites

• Manage attorney caseloads for individual, civil Plaintiff cases, E-Filings/Records Management, Legal Document Preparation, drafting Table of Authorities/Table of Contents, Assisting with Motion preparation, Trial Preparation – Exhibit Binders, Calendaring, Billing/Inputting Costs, Files Management, Client Documents Management. Requirements • Proficiency in the use of CompuLaw software

• Experience with creating Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC)

• Strong knowledge of court filing processes and procedures

• Experience in handling both Employment Law and Employer Employment Law cases

• Familiarity with Civil Litigation and relevant legal protocols

• Previous work experience as a Legal Assistant

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

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