What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy Litigation position at Robert Half?
One of RHL's best clients - a national law firm with offices around the country - is seeking to add a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to their team in Costa Mesa. This LAA will support the Bankruptcy Litigation team. Prior practice area experience is a must! The firm prides itself on strong mentorship, quality training, and a congenial workplace. We have placed 3 LAAs there who are super happy! Responsibilities of Role: o eFilings – up to 10 per week in Bankruptcy court. Filing & serving documents is an important part of the job.o Formatting – they have a word processing dept. but this LAA will have to format occasionally as well. The attorney are perfectionists; this skillset is important (knowing which font, the precise spacing, local judges’ rules, etc.).o Calendaring – for 4 attorneys. They have a docketing dept. Dates comes through the docketing department, but the attorneys then want their Outlook calendars updated. Docketing supports with any deadline-related questions.o Billing – enter attorney time, and LAA approves pre-bills then send cover letters out.o No heavy trial preparation work, but exposure to this is a plus.^ Pay is contingent upon experience with these things.Details of Role:· Hours: 7.5 hour day. Roughly 8:30 - 5 daily.· Profile that would be a fit:o Extremely high attention to detail. These partners are perfectionists, but kind.o As many years of litigation secretary/assistant experience as possible.o Ability to eFile, calendar, format, and managing attorney time. Perks of the Firm:· People on this team help each other figure it out!· High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama· Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with Public Law Center· Excellent stability; multiple secretaries have been with their attorneys for 20-40 years!
Salary : $70,000 - $93,000
