Job Description
Manning Kass, a prestigious law firm, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Litigation Legal Assistant/Secretary to join our team.
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Job Duties/Responsibilities:
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- Manage case intake and opening procedures efficiently.
- Handle filing and service in California Superior and Federal courts; experience with Appellate courts is a plus.
- Prepare Table of Contents (TOC) and Table of Authorities (TOA).
- Assist in trial preparation, including the preparation, service, and filing of trial documents (e.g., motions in limine).
- Possess knowledge of rules related to the service and filing of pleadings and discovery.
- Be familiar with expert designation and the deposition process.
- Understand trial-triggered deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with clients and insurance carriers via email and phone.
- Manage competing deadlines and ensure attorneys adhere to them.
- Demonstrate a proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to "hit the ground running."
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Required Qualifications/Skills:
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- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary in a fast-paced law firm.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Capable of managing deadlines and working under pressure.
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with NetDoc and Aderant Forms is a plus.
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About the Company
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Manning Kass is a top-tier law firm with a proven track record of successfully defending individuals and businesses of all sizes, from small family-run companies to Fortune 500 corporations. Established in 1994 with just 16 attorneys, Manning Kass was founded with the vision of creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, where collaboration is encouraged over competition, and where all attorneys and staff – regardless of experience or rank – are valued. With an aim to consistently set ourselves apart within the legal landscape, we have grown exponentially over the last 30 years to over 160 attorneys across eight offices nationwide. What has remained consistent is our vision: keeping the family feel of the firm.
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Join us and be part of a firm that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence in the legal field.
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Benefits:
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- Salary range $70,000 - $95,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, HSA, FSA, 401K, and profit sharing.
- Pet insurance coverage.
- Hybrid work schedule
- A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
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