Legal Administrative Assistant
Wilson Elser (Professional Staff Careers) See More Job Openings by This Employer
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Administrative Assistant position in our Los Angeles Office.
This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and free parking for your convenience.
We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys within a fast-paced law firm environment. This role plays a key part in managing case matters, coordinating filings and calendars, and ensuring seamless communication to support the delivery of high-quality legal services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support and administrative assistance to attorneys and colleagues
- Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and file management
- Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and court filings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities
- File documents in state, federal, and appellate courts using electronic filing applications (e.g. File & ServeXpress)
- Communicate with court personnel regarding procedures, rules, and deadlines.
- Manage incoming mail, notices, and document distribution.
- Maintain electronic and client files within the document management system
- Maintain case calendars (hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines) and distributed daily/weekly appearance reports.
- Enter attorney time and assist with billing support, client budgets, and billing inquires
- Prepare expense reports and assist with travel arrangements
- Manage vendor invoices, reimbursements and check requests.
- Assist with client billing inquiries, budgets, appeals and collections
- Support additional projects operational initiatives as needed
Qualifications:
- High school Diploma or equivalent required
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably within a law firm or litigation environment
- Familiarity with legal terminology, document formatting and court procedures
- Experience with electronic filing systems preferred
- Professional communication skills when interacting with attorneys, colleagues, clients, courts, and vendors
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Comfortable working in an in-office/hybrid environment
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Salary Range:
$62,000 - $97,000 USD
Why Should You Apply?
- Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
- $62,000 - $97,000
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