Beverly Hills, California, United States · On-site
Senior
Description Eisner, LLP is seeking a dynamic, experienced Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to a stellar legal team. This role will be based out of the Beverly Hills office. As a Legal Assistant, your outstan…
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Full-time
high school, bachelor degree
Posted 53d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive litigation support including the preparation of complex legal documents and electronic court filings. Manage attorney calendars, docketing, and administrative tasks while coordinating with accounting for billing and expenses.
Requirements
Requires at least 5 years of litigation experience in a medium to large law firm with strong knowledge of California and Federal court procedures. A high school diploma is required, though a bachelor's degree and experience with docketing software are preferred.
Full job description
Description
Eisner, LLP is seeking a dynamic, experienced Legal Assistant to provide litigation support to a stellar legal team. This role will be based out of the Beverly Hills office.
As a Legal Assistant, your outstanding administrative skills will enable you to perform a wide range of secretarial duties and confidential tasks in a fast-paced environment. Your strong interpersonal skills will serve as you interface with clients, attorneys and staff.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Prepare, organize, and create complex legal documents and forms;
Assist with and prepare electronic court filings; knowledge of state and federal courts;
Assist attorneys with conflicts checks and opening new matters;
Prepare TOCs/TOAs; exhibits, binders, and other legal documentation;
Demonstrate excellent understanding of formatting and styles, redlining and other proofreading skills;
Determine docket/calendar dates from court documents and correspondence and enter into Firm’s calendaring software;
Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files;
Answer and roll calls, schedule appointments and meetings, maintain attorneys’ calendars, handle e-mail distributions/incoming and outgoing mail, updating contact information;
Work closely with Accounting to prepare expense reports and monthly bills (from pre-edits, to processing final bills);
Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials;
Assist with overflow/special projects; contribute to the office and firm-wide team objectives;
Provide general back up support to the office and other departments as required;
Coordinate couriers and other special functions internally and externally.
The ideal candidate must possess:
Excellent administrative, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
Discretion and able to maintain confidences;
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload activities for multiple attorneys;
Ability to remain calm in deadline-driven and high-pressure situations;
Effective communication skills with a diverse audience including attorneys, clients, staff and vendors;
Sound judgement, ability to anticipate/identify/analyze problems and challenges and recommend/implement solutions;
Maintain and nurture a positive attitude and workplace environment; and
Have a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting internal and external expectations.
Requirements
5+ years of litigation experience in a large to medium size law firm;
High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred;
Strong knowledge of California and Federal court procedures and rules;
Experience with docketing software such as Compulaw or Milana preferred;
Electronic calendaring skills required;
Trial experience preferred;
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Superior proofreading, editing, and redlining skills;
Full-service business and entertainment law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York.
Industry
Legal Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Beverly Hills, California
LinkedIn followers
1,019
Eisner, LLP is a full-service business and entertainment law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Our team is committed to providing sophisticated counsel and efficient services in four core areas: entertainment, media, and the arts; corporate; real estate; and litigation. Our clients range from start-up ventures to well-known media and entertainment companies, investment firms, brands and influencers, REITs, banks, and high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
Offices: 433 N Camden Drive, 4th floor, Beverly Hills, California 90210, US · 40 W 57th St, Suite 2030, New York, NY 10019, US
EntertainmentMedia & the ArtsCorporateReal Estateand LitigationLegalConsultingProfessional Services
Full-service business and entertainment law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York.
Industry
Legal Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Beverly Hills, California
LinkedIn followers
1,019
Eisner, LLP is a full-service business and entertainment law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Our team is committed to providing sophisticated counsel and efficient services in four core areas: entertainment, media, and the arts; corporate; real estate; and litigation. Our clients range from start-up ventures to well-known media and entertainment companies, investment firms, brands and influencers, REITs, banks, and high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
Offices: 433 N Camden Drive, 4th floor, Beverly Hills, California 90210, US · 40 W 57th St, Suite 2030, New York, NY 10019, US
EntertainmentMedia & the ArtsCorporateReal Estateand LitigationLegalConsultingProfessional Services