Newport Williams · 4 weeks ago
Legal Assistant (General Liability)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNewport Williams is a national litigation practice seeking Legal Assistants for its Los Angeles office. The role involves providing high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil matters, with significant growth potential in a collaborative environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lawrence Igar
Responsibilities
Draft, revise, format, and finalize a broad range of documents, including correspondence, memoranda, discovery materials, pleadings, various motions, briefs, and other legal filings
File and serve documents in all California federal courts as well as local courts throughout the state
Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors in a professional manner
Process vendor invoices and prepare related check requests
Complete and submit expense reimbursement forms
Manage attorney calendars by scheduling court appearances, depositions, meetings, and deadlines
Open new matters and ensure proper organization of original documents and electronic files
Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness scheduling, and drafting trial-related materials
Coordinate travel arrangements, appointments, depositions, and other meetings for attorneys
Accurately and promptly enter billable time into the firm’s timekeeping system
Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team environment, supporting attorneys and colleagues as needed
Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, scanning, managing office supplies, answering phones, and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
At least three years of experience as a legal assistant in a civil litigation environment
Familiarity with California state and federal court rules, procedures, and filing requirements
Strong knowledge of civil litigation processes and legal terminology
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Windows-based applications, internet research, and electronic filing/service platforms
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow instructions effectively
Capacity to exercise independent judgment in planning, organizing, and managing a varied workload
Company
Newport Williams
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Funding
Current Stage
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