Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy Litigation
One of RHL's best clients - a national law firm with offices around the country - is seeking to add a Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to their team in Costa Mesa. This LAA will support the Bankruptcy Litigation team. Prior practice area experience is a must!
The Am Law firm prides itself on strong mentorship, quality training, and a congenial workplace. We have placed 3 LAAs there who are super happy!
Responsibilities of Role:
o eFilings – up to 10 per week in Bankruptcy court. Filing & serving documents is an important part of the job.
o Formatting – they have a word processing dept. but this LAA will have to format occasionally as well. The attorney are perfectionists; this skillset is important (knowing which font, the precise spacing, local judges’ rules, etc.).
o Calendaring – for 4 attorneys. They have a docketing dept. Dates comes through the docketing department, but the attorneys then want their Outlook calendars updated. Docketing supports with any deadline-related questions.
o Billing – enter attorney time, and LAA approves pre-bills then send cover letters out.
o No heavy trial preparation work, but exposure to this is a plus.
^ Pay is contingent upon experience with these things.
Details of Role:
- Hours: 7.5 hour day. Roughly 8:30 - 5 daily.
- Profile that would be a fit:
o Extremely high attention to detail. These partners are perfectionists, but kind.
o As many years of litigation secretary/assistant experience as possible.
o Ability to eFile, calendar, format, and managing attorney time.
Perks of the Firm:
- People on this team help each other figure it out!
- High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama
- Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with Public Law Center
- Excellent stability; multiple secretaries have been with their attorneys for 20-40 years!
Please do not apply without the following:
- Experience in bankruptcy litigation
- Solid understanding of CA civil codes & procedures (knowing how to file, serve, & format documents)
- Ability to commute on-site 4-5 days/week
To apply, send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent [at] roberthalf [dotcom] with "OC Bankruptcy Litigation Legal Assistant" as the subject line.