Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to support our legal team in managing public entity and product liability defense cases, and more. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, strong proofreading skills, strong attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting and proofreading documents on Microsoft Word
• Strong knowledge of California rules and court procedures Proficient in E-filing in State and Federal courts
• Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, judicial council forms, and other standard legal documents; ability to prepare tables of contents/tables of authority
• Strong calendaring skills (i.e., document deadlines, attorney calendars, court hearings, depositions and meetings)

Skills & Requirements

• Proficient with internet technology; remote means of communication and meetings, including email, text messages, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams; and electronic document management (e.g., conversion to PDF).
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adhere to strict time deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong proofreading skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• Congenial personality/Works well with others
• Dealing with correspondence and filing
• Trial preparation

Ridley Master is a family-oriented law firm. We appreciate our staff and provide perks throughout the year (i.e., staff lunches, and early office closures prior to long holiday weekends)

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person