Dorsey & Whitney LLP Hiring for Legal Assistant – Trial at Costa Mesa, CA  Full Time

We are seeking a Legal Assistant in our Trial department for our Southern California, Costa Mesa office. As a key member of our team, you will provide administrative support to lawyers and paralegals in the Trial practice group. Do you have strong executive assistant skills? Are you customer serviced focused? In addition, it’s a plus if you have Labor & Employment experience. If you have a deep understanding of the litigation practice and strong communication skills, we would appreciate hearing from you.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

– Proactively maintain overview of timekeepers’ workload and caseload; anticipate next steps and implement follow-up procedures.
– Draft, format, proofread, redline and/or edit electronic correspondence, pleadings, discovery, briefs and other memorandum for accuracy to ensure a high quality product, from dictation, handwritten, typed, and/or electronic copy.
– File legal documents electronically in both state and federal courts.
– Review docket and coordinate with attorneys and paralegals on upcoming dates and deadlines.
– Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, conference calls, and meetings.
– Schedule couriers and court reporters.
– Assist assigned paralegal with trial preparation; i.e., scheduling witnesses, trial briefs, etc.
– Prepare charts, graphs, and other demonstratives as instructed.
– Anticipate potential problems in meeting deadlines and take appropriate action.
– Coordinate preliminary conflicts checks; prepare new client/matter intake forms and engagement letters.
– Locate information for assignments as directed.
– Assist with special projects and cooperate with other support staff in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient operations.

What we’re looking for:

– High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
– At least 5 years of experience in litigation.
– Experience with electronic court filing programs in California state courts and CM/ECF (Federal).
– Possess knowledge and understanding of local and federal court rules and procedures.
– Strong aptitude for technology including database management.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat, including redactions.
– Ability to exercise good judgement in solving problems, resolving conflict, and maintaining confidential information.
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
– Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented attitude.
– Strong written and verbal communication skills including proper spelling and grammar.
– Ability to work as a team member and effectively communicate and interact with others in a courteous and professional manner with all levels of personnel.
– Strong customer service focus and skills.
– Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and perform well in stressful situations.
– Flexibility with schedule (overtime may be required).
– Excellent attendance.

Preferred:

– Current notary public for the State of California, or ability to obtain notary within six months of hire.
– Prior experience with NetDocuments or an equivalent document management system.
– Experience with Labor & Employment.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers a competitive pay and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); a generous paid time off policy; retirement savings plan; profit sharing contribution; paid holidays; paid parental leave, paid volunteer day; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 confidential employee assistance program; and more! (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria).

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

– Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
– Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
– 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
– Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
– Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in California only is $39.00 to $52.00 per hour.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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Office Location:
Costa Mesa, CA