What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant Paralegal position at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP?
Job Title: Legal Assistant in Civil Litigation
Office Location: Aliso Viejo
We are seeking a skilled and experienced legal assistant to join our team in the Aliso Viejo office.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain attorneys' calendars by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel.
- Communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed.
- Prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney.
- Open and close legal files.
- Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers.
- Manage organizational skills for heavy document management.
- Prioritize and coordinate multiple projects efficiently.
- Show high-level computer competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and iManage document file system.
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in defense litigation.
- Lived in the greater Orange County area due to hybrid work requirements.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- PTO, sick time, and paid holidays.
- Flexible work-from-home policy.
