Legal Assistant

DescriptionPrestigious West Los Angeles Personal Injury trial law firm is hiring a Legal Assistant who wants to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, high profile trial law firm that handles significant 7 and 8-figure cases.Please do not apply for this position unless you have a minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant working at a trial law firm performing the job duties below.Candidates for this position must be able to handle a case from intake and the filing of the Complaint to trial.Legal Assistant Position Job DutiesCalendaring all case deadlines and eventsFormatting, proofreading, finalizing, serving, and filing legal documents, including Summons & Complaints, Motions, Briefs, Notices, and SubpoenasInteracting with clients to obtain informationPreparing retainers, record authorizations, and record requestsProviding a high level secretarial and administrative supportDrafting correspondenceManaging all case-related documentsUpdating all case-related data in Case Management programCoordinating travel arrangements and scheduling of meetingsRequirementsQualified candidates MUST have 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in California, preferably in plaintiff's litigation. Resumes where litigation experience is not well documented will not be considered. Candidates must enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, have excellent organizational and writing skills and good rapport with clients, be able to handle a heavy case load and have a strong working knowledge of the CCP, FRCP and Evidence Code/Rules. Spanish-speaking and/or experience with Litify and Compulaw a plus but not required.What Do We OfferDiscretionary BonusPTO401(k) with employer matching and profit sharingMedical / Dental / VisionDisability insurancePaid parkinghttps://www.panish.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Privacy-Notice-Job-Applicants.pdf