Civil Legal Assistant

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is seeking a full-time Civil Legal Assistant to join our team in Fullerton. The Legal Assistant maintains a close professional relationship with attorneys and manages their day-to-day activities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Assistant:

• Maintains the attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, depositions and teleconferences.
• Monitors court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
• Reserve motion dates with the Superior Court and calendar appropriate deadlines.
• File and serve legal documents with various State and Federal Courts.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to one or more attorneys and the Office Supervisor.
• Prepare correspondence and simple to moderately complex legal documents.
• Schedule medical appointments.
• Format, proofread, and edit documents for spelling and grammar.
• Organize and maintain files.
• Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
• Review and prioritize incoming mail.
• Maintain close and highly responsive relationship with assigned attorney(s).
• Create medical and trial exhibits.
• Obtain documents to assist attorneys with file handing.

Requirements:

• MUST HAVE Plaintiff Personal Injury Experience.
• MUST HAVE experience filing Complaints.
• MUST HAVE experience preparing discovery.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• At least five years of civil litigation experience as a legal secretary.
• Preferred: ABA-approved paralegal certificate -OR- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) with one year of experience under direct supervision of an attorney.
• Highly organized.
• MS Word proficiency.
• Type 50 wpm.
• Demonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality.

ABOUT US

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is a cutting-edge law firm that provides high-quality litigation defense for the Workers’ Compensation industry. We publish the highly respected Sullivan on Comp legal treatise and conduct live training seminars and webinars. The firm develops lasting relationships with clients through superior legal services at significant value, and has grown rapidly since its inception in 1996.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and speaking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Michael Sullivan & Associates offers a competitive salary, casual environment, and generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and much, much more!

If you possess the above experience and attributes, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via email. No calls or faxes, please.

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer