What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant position at Macdonald & Cody, LLP?
About the Job
Macdonald & Cody, LLP is an insurance defense litigation firm specializing in personal injury and catastrophic injury claims. Macdonald & Cody, LLP seeks an energetic, hard-working, dedicated litigation legal assistant to join our firm.
Qualifications :
- Must have 3 years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant / legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred and construction defect experience a plus).
- The candidate must be self-starting with a “hit the ground running” work ethic.
- Experience with case intake / opening.
- Experience with managing deadlines and ensuring attorneys meet the same.
- Experience with filing and service in California superior, federal and appellate courts.
- Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings and discovery.
- Familiarity with expert designation and deposition process.
- Familiarity with trial-triggered deadlines.
- Candidate must be comfortable with client / insurance carrier contact via email and phone.
- Candidate must have trial preparation experience, including preparation, service, and filing of trial documents, motions in limine, and preparation of exhibit binders.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word / Outlook / Excel).
This is not a Paralegal hybrid role.
Benefits :
If you require an alternative method to apply - please call our office at (714) 831-1713.
No recruiters
Salary : $29 - $40
