What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Kennedys?
Kennedys, an international law firm with offices throughout the United States, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Los Angeles, California office. Our ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience supporting attorneys with all aspects of litigation including discovery, court filings, calendaring and trial preparation. Experience in insurance defense/coverage litigation is preferred.
The annualized salary range for this role is $70,000-$90,000; however, actual salary is contingent upon level of experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Required Experience
The annualized salary range for this role is $70,000-$90,000; however, actual salary is contingent upon level of experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting multiple attorneys in insurance defense/coverage litigation
- Thorough working knowledge of and experience with electronic filing within the Federal and California court systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams)
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail are essential
- Ability to complete tasks efficiently while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
- Must demonstrate a proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive tasks forward independently
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000