Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP · 18 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $50/hrProcopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP is seeking an experienced Temporary Legal Assistant to support their Real Estate Litigation and Transactions teams. The role involves managing litigation and transactional tasks, ensuring timely filing and coordination of documents, and providing comprehensive administrative support to attorneys.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Initiate and file new cases, including drafting summonses, civil case cover sheets, complaints, and related documents
Coordinate service of process with third-party vendors for new matters
Draft, file, and serve Case Management Conference statements and proofs of service
Prepare and serve discovery requests; finalize discovery responses and verifications
Assist with Motions for Summary Judgment, including shells, final review, signatures, filing, and service
Draft and prepare requests for service by publication, supporting declarations, and proposed orders
Coordinate with publication companies and file proofs of service
Draft and prepare requests for entry of default and default judgment
Draft requests for court judgment, supporting declarations, and proposed orders
Draft and finalize writs and coordinate filing and service
Draft and file lis pendens and coordinate service
Prepare requests and orders for remote court appearances
Submit pleadings for calendaring and track litigation deadlines
Maintain case files and ensure documents are properly saved and organized
Open new client matters and prepare engagement agreements for internal processing
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely matter setup
Send weekly calendar and deadline reminder emails to Partners
Monitor non-litigation deadlines and collaborate with the calendar team to keep matters on track
Proofread leases, purchase and sale agreements, and related transactional documents
Receive, review, and process incoming mail for attorneys
Maintain case status charts for clients with multiple real estate matters
Enter billing time for Partners
Review, revise, finalize, and send correspondence to opposing parties and other stakeholders
Prepare documents for electronic signature by clients, opposing counsel, buyers, sellers, and other parties
Qualification
Required
Significant experience supporting attorneys in real estate litigation and/or civil litigation
Strong knowledge of California court filing procedures and litigation workflows
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple attorneys
Proficiency with legal calendaring, document management, and e-filing systems
Preferred
Transactional experience a plus
Benefits
Paid sick leave in accordance with California law
Company
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio is committed to helping clients reach their full potential while striving always to provide the highest level of client service.
Founded in 1946
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Managing Partner | Co-Chair, Capital Markets & Securities Practice
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