Sheppard Mullin · 3 days ago
Litigation Secretary/Practice Assistant II (Century City)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$23/hr - $36/hr
1+ years expSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a global Am Law 50 firm seeking a Litigation Secretary/Practice Assistant II based in their Century City office. The role involves supporting litigation attorneys and paralegals with case management, document preparation, and administrative duties in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery
Schedule and coordinate depositions, court dates, filing deadlines, calendars, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and related planning
Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents
Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures
Communicate regularly with the team. Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing
Must be available and able to work during core business hours
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 1-3 years of litigation experience in a law firm
Experience with private wealth and fiduciary matters
Experience with document productions and e-discovery
Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures
Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed
Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills
Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience
Must have proficiency in Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience working with a document management system
Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems
Preferred
A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred
A secretarial certification or ABA-approved paralegal certification is preferred
Company
Sheppard Mullin
Sheppard Mullin is a full service AmLaw 50 firm with over 1200 attorneys in 16 offices located throughout California and in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Washington, D.C., Brussels, London, Seoul and Shanghai.
1001-5000 employees
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