Overview
Labor & Employment Law Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at DLM Pro
Job Description
Prominent multi-office law firm has an immediate opening in our Irvine office for a Legal Assistant in our civil litigation department. The Legal Assistant would work primarily with two litigation attorneys and paralegal staff. The Legal Assistant must have a minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience with matters before California State and Federal Courts. Experience supporting attorneys through Trial is a requirement. The ideal candidate for this position is extremely organized, has a strong work ethic and attention to detail, exceptional problem solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.
Responsibilities
Verbal and written communication with clients, witnesses, lawyers, and paralegals (within the firm and outside), outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions.
Update workflow, management document and detailed attention to calendaring.
Assist with client intake process; coordinate appointments
Organizes cases by establishing and organizing files; updating attorney calendars; expediting requirements and deadlines; documenting actions.
Support attorneys with drafting complaints and discovery; preparing and filing discovery requests; assist attorneys in preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
Support litigation attorneys in drafting pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; contributing information to the team case review.
Support Trial proceedings by organizing evidence and exhibits; taking notes; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses arrive as scheduled.
Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles.
Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
Draft correspondence and legal documents at attorney direction
Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in Court.
E-file pleadings and discovery and other legal documents with the Court or opposing counsel.
Administrative duties may include: scanning, copying, answering and directing phone calls and greeting clients.
Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent certification
Ability to type 70+ words per minute
Familiarity with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and remote meeting platforms
Familiarity with docketing programs
Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
5-8 years of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
legal assistant: 3 years (Required)
civil litigation: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Labor & Employment Law Attorney
Company: DLM Pro
Location: Los Angeles, CA
