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Legal Assistant – Insurance Litigation
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Job Description
Legal Assistant | Kennedys
The Tone:
This is a hybrid position at Kennedys, located in San Francisco, CA. Kennedys is a global law firm with offices throughout the US. This role is crucial for supporting attorneys in all aspects of litigation, including discovery, court filings, and trial preparation. The Legal Assistant ensures efficient day-to-day operations and compliance with legal procedures for the firm’s legal team.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid, San Francisco, CA
• Pay: $85000–$95000 yearly
• Mission: To provide comprehensive support to attorneys, ensuring smooth litigation processes and administrative efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
What You’ll Actually Do
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Drafting and Proofreading: Draft and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Calendaring: Manage the attorneys’ calendar, scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings efficiently.
• Filing: Execute filing procedures, ensuring compliance with legal protocols and deadlines.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Career level: Senior. Core domain knowledge in litigation, specifically within insurance defense and coverage.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in insurance coverage/defense is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent organizational and proofreading skills with a meticulous eye for detail. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Thorough working knowledge of and experience working and filing within the Federal and Washington court systems.
• Bonus: A reliable individual with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
