Litigation Legal Assistant

Eisner, LLP is seeking a dynamic, experienced Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to a stellar legal team. This role will be based out of the Beverly Hills office. 

As a Legal Assistant, your outstanding administrative skills will enable you to perform a wide range of secretarial duties and confidential tasks in a fast-paced environment. Your strong interpersonal skills will serve as you interface with clients, attorneys and staff. 

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare, organize, and create complex legal documents and forms; 
• Assist with and prepare electronic court filings; knowledge of state and federal courts;
• Assist attorneys with conflicts checks and opening new matters;
• Prepare TOCs/TOAs; exhibits, binders, and other legal documentation;
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of formatting and styles, redlining and other proofreading skills;
• Determine docket/calendar dates from court documents and correspondence and enter into Firm’s calendaring software;
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files;
• Answer and roll calls, schedule appointments and meetings, maintain attorneys’ calendars, handle e-mail distributions/incoming and outgoing mail, updating contact information; 
• Work closely with Accounting to prepare expense reports and monthly bills (from pre-edits, to processing final bills); 
• Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials;
• Assist with overflow/special projects; contribute to the office and firm-wide team objectives; 
• Provide general back up support to the office and other departments as required;
• Coordinate couriers and other special functions internally and externally. 

The ideal candidate must possess:
 

• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; 
• Discretion and able to maintain confidences;
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload activities for multiple attorneys; 
• Ability to remain calm in deadline-driven and high-pressure situations; 
• Effective communication skills with a diverse audience including attorneys, clients, staff and vendors; 
• Sound judgement, ability to anticipate/identify/analyze problems and challenges and recommend/implement solutions; 
• Maintain and nurture a positive attitude and workplace environment; and 
• Have a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting internal and external expectations. 

• 5+ years of litigation experience in a large to medium size law firm; 
• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred; 
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court procedures and rules;
• Experience with docketing software such as Compulaw or Milana preferred;
• Electronic calendaring skills required;
• Trial experience preferred;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Superior proofreading, editing, and redlining skills;
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parking 
• Weekly lunches
• Professional Development