Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Executive Legal Assistant
Location: [Insert City, State]
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually (DOE)
Overview:
An established legal team is seeking a highly skilled Executive Legal Assistant with at least 4 years of experience supporting senior attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing a wide range of administrative, secretarial, and operational tasks. This role involves frequent interaction with attorneys, clients, and staff, and requires a strong understanding of litigation processes and legal procedures.
The successful candidate will bring professionalism, initiative, sound judgment, and discretion while handling sensitive and privileged information. This is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of a collaborative litigation team.
Must have :
Minimum 4 years of legal administrative experience, preferably supporting senior attorneys in litigation
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation processes, and court procedures
Key Responsibilities:
Manage complex calendaring and scheduling for client meetings, litigation deadlines, court appearances, discovery, and depositions
Track and record billable time accurately using a case billing system
Assist with attorney-client billing, including reviewing, verifying, and editing billable hours before invoice preparation
Provide trial preparation support, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and other trial materials
Draft, proofread, and prepare correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents with precision and professionalism
Serve as a liaison with internal teams, clients, outside counsel, and third parties
Handle administrative and clerical tasks, supporting attorneys in daily operations
Qualifications:
Minimum 4 years of legal administrative experience, preferably supporting senior attorneys in litigation
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation processes, and court procedures
Proficiency with case management and billing systems
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity
Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing in a deadline-driven environment
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary range: $65,000 – $75,000 annually (DOE)
Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution plus additional matching opportunities
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Supportive and collaborative office environment
Hybrid work option available after initial training period
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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The pay transparency policy is available here:
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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