Legal Assistant

at  Robert Half

Robert Half Legal has partnered with a national litigation firm in Irvine looking for a Full-Time Legal Assistant/Secretary to support five attorneys at the firm. Salary ranges from 70K - 85K depending on experience, and this person will wear many hats and handle a mixture of substantive and administrative tasks. A strong candidate would have experience e-filing in state court, litigation experience ideally on the defense side (open to plaintiff), and a passion to be a legal assistant! The firm primarily handles complex litigation work around insurance defense.

Handle e-filing for California State courts and Federal courts
Manage and maintain calendars to ensure smooth workflows
Ability to manage multiple attorneys’ calendars, schedule meetings and appointments, calendar court dates
Utilize Windows-based software, including O365 Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro for various tasks
Ensure excellent grammar in all written communications
Organize legal documents and tasks with strong attention to detail
Prioritize tasks efficiently to meet deadlines
Ability to type and compose letters, pleadings, interrogatories, motions, discovery
Must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary
Proficiency in Civil Litigation
Ability to proficiently use e-Filing systems
Familiarity with Civil Court procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in law or related field preferred
Certification or training as a legal assistant or paralegal would be an advantage
For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to jeremy.dinkin @ roberthalflegal com
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