Addison Group is hiring for a full time, direct hire position for a mid-sized, full-service law firm for a Legal Assistant to join its collaborative litigation team in the Orange County office. The firm is proud of its culture-built on shared values, principles, and practices that guide how team members interact with each other, clients, and the broader legal community.
We're looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and enjoys being part of a supportive and driven team.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of recent experience as a legal assistant in business litigation (preferred).
- In-depth understanding of court rules, legal procedures, and terminology.
- Proficient in e-filing with both state and federal courts.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Pro, and legal document management tools.
- Experience with legal databases, e-discovery tools, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with top-tier proofreading abilities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Team player with a positive and professional attitude.
- Notary certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Draft and format correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and discovery-related documents.
- Review and proofread all outgoing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain litigation calendars and calculate deadlines based on applicable court rules.
- Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal appointments.
- E-file legal documents with state and federal courts.
- Organize and maintain case files according to established naming and profiling conventions.
- Assist with document productions, including Bates labeling, redactions, and indexing.
- Support billing processes including time entry and review of pre-bills and invoices.