Legal Assistant or Paralegal

Job Description

Legal Assistant/Paralegal | Reisz Siderman Eisenberg, APC

The Tone:
This is an in-person, full-time Legal Assistant or Paralegal role located in West Los Angeles, CA. Reisz Siderman Eisenberg, APC is a mid-size civil litigation firm that prides itself on being a close-knit, collegial, and friendly workplace. This role is crucial for supporting the firm’s litigation attorneys, ensuring the efficient management of deadlines, filings, and client communications. The firm values strong teamwork and happy employees, offering a supportive environment for professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Level
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles, CA

• Team: Supports multiple litigation attorneys
• Mission: To ensure seamless and highly organized support for litigation attorneys, managing critical deadlines and fostering effective communication.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Coyote Analytics

What You’ll Actually Do
• Calendar Management: Maintain litigation calendars for attorneys, proactively tracking and ensuring adherence to all deadlines.
• Logistical Coordination: Coordinate with vendors and schedule all court appearances, hearings, depositions, and meetings for attorneys.
• Document Preparation & Finalization: Prepare drafts of standard pleadings, notices, court forms, and written discovery, then proofread and finalize outgoing documents and correspondence.
• Court Procedures: Perform accurate and timely court filing and service for litigation matters in both state and federal courts.
• File & Case Management: Maintain organized electronic files for all matters utilizing shared office drives and the Coyote Analytics case management software.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A professional with ideally 3+ years of experience supporting civil litigation. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with communication and coordination in a professional setting.
• Experience: Proven litigation experience is required, with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Drive, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, advanced computer proficiency, and effective communication for deadline management.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include being bilingual Spanish-speaking or possessing a paralegal certificate.