AGG Legal Staffing · 5 days ago
Legal Assistant Paralegal
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAGG Legal Staffing is seeking a Legal Assistant Paralegal to support their litigation teams. The role involves assisting attorneys with various litigation tasks including preparation of pleadings, discovery, and court filings, while ensuring confidentiality and effective time management.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Katrina Roehrig
Responsibilities
Responsible for drafting/editing/proofreading of forms, documents and correspondence
Mark tables of authorities and tables of content; e-file on the various ECF and other filing platforms
Contact court clerks re local rules and prepare courtesy copies when needed
Prepare hearing and exhibit binders for attorneys
Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reimbursement requests
Perform time and data entry as well as general file management according to the standards required by the firm
Manage multiple calendars, including heavy scheduling of meetings, hearings and conference calls
Organize meetings, events and trial logistics; order court reporters and audio-visual equipment
Ensure documents are sent to docketing in a timely manner
Conduct all aspects of the job with an appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity to client and firm data
Review prebills, monitor due dates for client invoices
Other tasks as needed as assigned by office manager, paralegals, or attorneys
Qualification
Required
5+ years of complex civil litigation experience as a legal secretary or as an administrative assistant in a law firm or legal department
High school diploma or GED certificate; Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience e-filing on various platforms and knowledge of Federal and State rules
Ability to travel to, and provide support at, off-site trials and arbitration
Additional hours (including overtime) will be required on occasion
The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude and calm demeanor is crucial
Strong computer skills and attention to detail is necessary
Excellent time management skills. Must effectively prioritize work/projects and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and accommodate rush requests
Motivated, self-directed individual with ability to anticipate and resolve issues and work with little to no supervision
Must be proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Preferred
Knowledge of iManage (or other similar document management system) is a plus
Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
AGG Legal Staffing
At AGG Legal Staffing we make placements in law firms and legal departments throughout California and Nevada, which have stood the test of time.
Founded in 2021Santa Monica, California, US
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Amy Goldware
Founder and Principal
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