AGG Legal Staffing ยท 17 hours ago
Litigation Legal Assistant
AGG Legal Staffing is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide complex administrative and clerical support to a team of Attorneys. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing communications, and ensuring compliance with court procedures, among other responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Prepare, revise and proofread various pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, motions, briefs (Federal, State and local level)
Correspond and communicate with courts, clients, witnesses, experts and opposing counsel regarding hearings, depositions, trials and various meetings
Assist with the assembly, production and tracking of discovery requests and responses
Working knowledge of e-filing procedures and requirements for Federal, State and local courts
Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system
Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, conference room requests, meal requests etc. and maintains attorney's calendar
Enter and release attorney's billable time in accordance with firm guidelines. Review proformas for billings received from the Accounting Department to clients for services rendered
Perform initial conflict checks and open/close client matters and prepare engagement letters
Monitor case deadlines and work with Docket Department to ensure deadlines are entered and met
Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement
Qualification
Required
Previous experience supporting multiple Attorneys in a law firm environment
Proven record of handling confidential and sealed filings
Business/Commercial litigation defense practice area experience
Live in the San Francisco area and able to commute into the city three days a week
Work in a team of Attorneys and other staff to achieve excellent client services for all cases