Legal Assistant

Technical requirements include:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);


• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, including bates labeling, splitting and combining PDF documents, optimizing and reducing PDF files;


• Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts;


• Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents;


• Experience and knowledge of California state and federal laws;


• Experience with and a good understanding of the litigation process, as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant;


• Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;


• Experience working with electronic document management systems; and


• The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed.

Administrative Requirements include:

• Entering conflicts checks and opening client files;


• Assisting attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel;


• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;


• Managing the electronic case files;


• Calendaring and docketing litigation deadlines;


• Assisting attorneys with time entries;


• Preparing attorney and office expenses; and


• Assisting with general office duties.