Legal Assistant

National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in civil litigation in its Concord office. Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a legal assistant position in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is highly preferred. This position is currently a hybrid model requiring the individual to come into the office 2-3 days per week. Therefore, you must live in the greater Concord area – no exceptions.

Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following:

e-filing experience in California, both State and Federal court

Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings

Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel

Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed

Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros

Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney

Be able to open and close legal files

Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers

Heavy document management organizational skills

Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system

Assist multiple attorneys

Trial preparation

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to be a team player

Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Ability to multi-task independently

Professional and pleasant demeanor

Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately

Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets a must

High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system

Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Benefits include:

A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses

Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account

401(k) retirement plan

PTO, sick time and paid holidays

A flexible work from home policy

Referral program

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.