Litigation Assistant

General Accountabilities

• Mails or faxes legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Receives and places phone calls.
• Organizes and maintains law libraries, documents, and case files.
• Makes photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
• Assists attorneys in collecting information.
• Maintain attorneys’ calendars with hearing dates, filing deadlines, depositions, and other dates of importance.
• Submits state and US Federal Court Case Management/Electronic Case File (CM/ECF)/PACER system, including submission of electronic filings.
• Drafts and reviews legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
• Assists with preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, discovery submissions, arbitration/mediation documents in state and federal matters.
• Handles a wide variety of complex and confidential, time-sensitive material.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (strongly preferred).
• Experience: 3-5 years of law firm experience, preferably in personal injury and/or employment law.
• Superior legal research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of service deadlines for various litigation tasks, including familiarity with the California Code of Civil Procedure.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of state and federal courts and agencies.
• Bilingual (strongly preferred, but not required)

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Neat and organized
• Ability to communicate effectively and handle multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner
• Approachable and enthusiastic
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail, analytical abilities, and resourcefulness
• Proficient in software programs such as GSuite, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Excel, or other similar software programs necessary to perform essential duties of the position

What we offer: 

• Paid Vacation Time-Off, 
• Paid Sick Time-Off;
• Paid Holidays;
• Flexible work arrangements (remote);
• Health Insurance Benefits (HMO & Dental);
• Competitive salary rates;
• Training;
• Commuter and Travel Benefits;
• Fully-paid parking;
• Gym Membership;
• Monthly bonus incentives 

About Farzam Law Firm:

Located in the West Los Angeles area, Farzam Law Firm is a renowned trial firm, concentrating on personal injury and employment litigation. Farzam Law’s dedicated attorneys and legal staff are experienced, hard-working, and team-oriented. At Farzam Law Firm, client satisfaction and customer service are our priorities.

Full-time

9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

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Joseph Farzam Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer