Legal Assistant

Musick, Peeler and Garrett LLP

$98K — $117K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of litigation legal assistant experience
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court filing rules
  • Experience with e-filing and calendaring in litigation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Familiarity with document management systems like iManage
  • Excellent proofreading, writing, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of CompuLaw and Adobe Pro is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys with litigation preparations
  • Handle e-filing and manage court deadlines
  • Prepare tables of contents and authorities
  • Perform detailed proofreading of legal documents
  • Coordinate administrative duties and follow-ups
  • Maintain accurate and organized case files
  • Utilize legal software for document management

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Covered parking or monthly travel allowance
  • Collaborative firm culture and professional environment
Full Job Description
Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP has an opening available for a Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join the Costa Mesa office. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and a hybrid position (one (1) day work from home after 45 days), with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements:

This position requires solid knowledge of federal, state, and appellate court filing rules and procedures with a strong litigation background that includes e-filing and calendaring experience. Must have knowledge of preparing tables of contents and authorities. Must have excellent proofreading and writing skills, and great attention to detail. Excellent administrative, follow-up, initiative, and organizational skills are required. Excellent typing, formatting, and computer software skills needed with specific knowledge of Word Microsoft, Outlook, Excel and iManage or similar document management system. Knowledge of CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Pro, and CCC Macros are a plus.

Benefits/Compensation:

Excellent benefits package that includes paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid firm holidays, paid medical/ dental/ vision, 401(k), Group Life Ins., LTD, Supplemental insurance policies offered, Flexible Spending Account, EAP, covered parking or a monthly travel allowance. MPG offers a professional working environment with a collaborative firm culture. Salary range for this position is $98K+ DOE.

Firm Info:

Please visit www.musickpeeler.com for more detailed information about our firm.

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