A full-service law firm serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally, is seeking a Legal Assistant to work in their Insurance Litigation Practice Group.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *May perform any or all of the following*
- Candidates will be considered only with at least 5+ years working in a law firm as a Litigation legal assistant.
- Strong technical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are required. This position requires keen attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight time constraints.
- Responsible for case management of active files, including reviewing documents for accuracy, scheduling and docketing requests, compiling documents for preparation of analyses, and electronic files.
- Physical attendance and punctuality at the place of work.
- Performs additional duties as instructed and assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of court filing and scheduling procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and business English;
- Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize workload, and adjust to changing priorities as needed;
- Ability to deal effectively with candidates, attorneys' and co-workers;
- Ability to type at 70 words per minute;
- Ability to lift and move 10 lbs;
- Active listening, reading, service orientation, coordination, and social perceptiveness;
- Knowledge of office skills such as data entry, filing, phone etiquette, and composition of simple business letters;
- Ability to organize time efficiently among a variety of duties;
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Federal and State court electronic filing, knowledge of Imanage/FileSite, a plus.
- Hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, with the flexibility to work extra hours as needed.
- 5 plus years of previous law firm experience in Litigation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal skills, business English spelling and grammar.
- Excellent time management and organization skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize workload, and adjust to changing priorities.
- Friendly, cooperative manner and good team spirit.
- Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments.
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .
We look forward to working with you.
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