Snell & Wilmer currently has an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant within our Litigation Practice Group in our Los Angeles office. You will calendar, docket, send out correspondence, take in paperwork, manage and reconcile payments, assist with filings, and perform all other duties assigned. The successful candidate will be able to handle day-to-day work challenges of juggling the work of attorneys in a fast-paced environment, the ability to function independently and in a team environment with strong attention to detail.

If you have 2 years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience within a mid-size law firm supporting several attorneys, apply today and we look forward to speaking with you soon. 

The hours for this position are from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures that all documents have been proofread, edited and revised as necessary
• Preparing and formatting briefs, pleadings, exhibits and other legal documents
• Generating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Filing legal documents (including sealed filings) in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts
• Entering details from attorney time records
• Coordinating monthly billing process
• Coordinating case litigation plan and billing to conform with outside counsel guidelines
• Preparing client invoices, budgets, and billing appeals for submission to e-billing platforms
• Corresponding with clients; answering telephone calls
• Maintaining attorney calendars
• Monitoring case docket
• Maintaining active case files and closing inactive cases
• Making travel arrangements and submitting expense reimbursement reports
• Coordinating conflict searches and preparing new client/matter reports and draft engagement letters
• Anticipates the needs of attorneys and keeps attorneys organized
• Develops and maintains smooth working relationships with staff, attorneys and clients

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience within a mid-size law firm
• Must be familiar with California Rules of Civil Procedure
• Possess excellent proofing and editing skills
• Experience with e-filing
• Excel, Word and Outlook proficiency

The pay range for this position is $35.00 to $45.00 per hour depending on years of experience. 

Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and a generous benefits package starting on your first day. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K/profit sharing, up to 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time, personal time, and sick time where appropriate. Snell & Wilmer values the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Valued, Belong.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.