Legal Assistant (Non-Paralegal)

Legal Assistant (Non-Paralegal)

Macdonald & Cody, LLP seeks an energetic, hard-working, dedicated legal assistant to join our rapid-growing insurance defense firm.

Qualifications:

• Must have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred)
• Candidate must be self-starting with a “hit the ground running” work ethic
• Experience with case intake/opening
• Experience with managing deadlines and ensuring attorneys meet same
• Experience with filing and service in California superior, federal and appellate courts
• Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings and discovery
• Familiarity with expert designation and deposition process
• Familiarity with trial-triggered deadlines
• Candidate must be comfortable with client/insurance carrier contact via email and phone
• Candidate must have trial preparation experience, including preparation, service and filing of trial documents, motions in limine, and preparation of exhibit binders
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

This is not a Paralegal hybrid role.

Macdonald & Cody’s Atmosphere includes:

• Casual attire Monday through Friday
• Work-life balance promoted
• Overtime not required
• Great team-oriented work environment
• Offers opportunities to grow personally & professionally
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Employer-paid healthcare
• 401k with employer matching
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off

Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and list of references to resumes@macdonaldcody.com.

No communications from recruiters, please.