Legal Assistant Floater at Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP – Los Angeles, California

Prestigious West Los Angeles Personal Injury trial law firm is hiring an Entry-Level Legal Assistant Floater who wants to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, high-profile trial law firm that handles significant 7 and 8-figure cases.

As a Floater, you will provide essential support across various legal teams, gaining exposure to a wide range of personal injury litigation matters. Candidates for this position will assist in handling cases from intake and the filing of the Complaint to trial.

Legal Assistant Floater Job Duties:

• Calendaring all case deadlines and events
• Formatting, proofreading, finalizing, serving, and filing legal documents, including Summons & Complaints, Motions, Briefs, Notices, and Subpoenas
• Interacting with clients to obtain information
• Preparing retainers, record authorizations, and record requests
• Providing a high level of secretarial and administrative support to various desks
• Drafting correspondence
• Managing all case-related documents
• Updating all case-related data in Case Management program
• Coordinating travel arrangements and scheduling of meetings

Qualified candidates should have a strong desire to grow within the firm as a legal assistant or paralegal. While this is an entry-level role, candidates must enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and be able to adapt quickly to different assignments as a floater.

Success in this role requires:

• Excellent organizational and writing skills.
• Good rapport and empathy with clients.
• The ability to handle a heavy workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
• A strong willingness to learn and apply knowledge of the CCP, FRCP, and Evidence Code/Rules.
• Spanish-speaking skills and/or experience with Litify and Milana are a plus but not required.

What do we offer:

• Discretionary Bonus
• PTO
• 401(k) with employer matching and profit sharing
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Disability insurance
• Paid parking

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