Legal Assistant (On-Site)

Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. News in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms,” is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3-5+ years of litigation experience. Our West Los Angeles Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our growing team!

The desired Legal Assistant will provide support to attorneys, by engaging in the following tasks:

• Assist with complex document production, drafting pleadings, discovery and correspondence
• Create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
• Prepare court filings and file with various courts (traditional and e-filings)
• Communicate with court staff regarding various issues
• Handle outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys
• Maintain calendars for assigned attorneys
• Prepare Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines
• Schedule Depositions, Mediations, as well as handling all calendaring for assigned attorneys
• Scan and uploads documents to the document management system and creates templates for new files
• Answer telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others