LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

SCHEDULE: 4 days onsite per week; 8:00/8:30 AM – 5:00/5:30 PM PST. Must be available through 5:00 PM to assist with filings due at 5:00 PM PST.

DURATION: 6-month contract

PAY: $27-32/hour

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide legal administrative and paralegal support to litigation paralegals and attorneys within a regulatory/legal environment. Key responsibilities include:

· Supporting litigation paralegals and attorneys with day-to-day legal matters and projects.

· Assisting with the preparation, formatting, and organization of legal documents.

· Supporting the preparation of interrogatories, boilerplate templates, and other litigation-related materials.

· Coordinating meetings, schedules, and other administrative activities for the legal team.

· Assisting with filings and ensuring documents are completed accurately and submitted by required deadlines.

· Maintaining and organizing legal records, documents, and case-related information.

· Utilizing legal document management and collaboration tools, including SharePoint and potentially iManage Repository.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

· Provide administrative and legal support to litigation paralegals and attorneys.

· Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading, and preparing legal documents.

· Support the preparation of interrogatories and standard legal templates.

· Coordinate meetings, calendars, and scheduling activities for the legal team.

· Assist with time-sensitive legal filings, including filings with deadlines at 5:00 PM PST.

· Organize, maintain, and retrieve litigation-related documents and case materials.

· Ensure legal documents are properly formatted and organized according to established requirements.

· Assist paralegals with various litigation support tasks and projects.

· Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the legal department.

· Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive legal information.

· Follow established procedures and requirements related to legal documentation and regulatory matters.

Knowledge & Skills

· Strong understanding of legal terminology, documentation, and litigation processes.

· Previous experience supporting litigation matters in a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, or Paralegal capacity.

· Strong document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict filing deadlines.

· Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

· Experience with SharePoint required or strongly preferred.

· Familiarity with iManage Repository or similar legal document management systems is a plus.

· Ability to work effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal information professionally.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced legal environment.

Education & Experience

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, or Paralegal supporting litigation matters.

· Experience in a regulatory/legal environment is preferred, particularly within a utility company or similar regulated industry.

· Heavy litigation experience in any area of law, including personal injury litigation, will be considered.

· Experience supporting litigation paralegals and attorneys is highly preferred.

· Experience preparing and formatting legal documents is required.

· Experience with legal filings and litigation-related deadlines is preferred.

· Experience with SharePoint and/or iManage Repository is a plus.

· Executive Assistant experience alone is not sufficient; candidates should have direct litigation/legal support experience.

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