Job Description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant to support their Product Liability & Class Action Group in a demanding and fast-paced environment. This role requires a thick-skinned, experienced professional who can handle a heavy desk , supporting 4 partners and 8 associates while working in tandem with an Administrative Assistant to manage the workload effectively.

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to a high-performing team
• Prepare and format legal documents, engagement letters, and correspondence
• Assist with trial preparation , including exhibit organization, filings, and research
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Manage time entry, billing edits, and client invoice submissions
• Handle complex e-filing in State and Federal Courts
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files using document management systems
• Coordinate calendaring, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics for attorneys
• Act as a liaison between attorneys, internal departments, and clients
• Investigate inquiries and provide timely responses
• Support special projects and ensure deadlines are met under pressure
  
  

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting (Product Liability & Class Action experience preferred)
• Proven ability to work under pressure in a high-volume practice
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys, including partners and associates
• Strong trial preparation experience, including summonses, subpoenas, complaints, and discovery
• Proficiency in Aderant financial systems preferred
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Kofax, and DocuSign
• Working knowledge of FileSite/iManage preferred
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Professional demeanor with a resilient, proactive attitude
• Notary public in Georgia or willingness to obtain within 3 months of employment

This is an opportunity for a seasoned litigation assistant to work with a prestigious team in a high-energy, demanding practice group. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and have the experience, grit, and organizational skills to keep this practice running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

For consideration, please remit your resume to jsilva(@)adamsmartingroup.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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