Legal Assistant

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin PC

. Calendar court dates from case initiation through trial .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in legal assistance with a strong focus on California Civil Procedure and Court Rules, alongside exceptional organizational and communication skills to support litigation attorneys effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Experience As A Legal AssistantIn-Depth Knowledge Of California Civil ProcedureMeticulous Calendar ManagementProficiency In Windows EnvironmentOutstanding Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Court DocumentsRevising Legal DocumentsScheduling DepositionsTyping At Least 70 WPMPreparing For Trials

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTeam Player SpiritDependabilityTrustworthinessMotivation

Industry Keywords

Litigation SupportCourt RulesCase ManagementLegal CorrespondenceTrial Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calendar court dates from case initiation through trial
Schedule depositions with clients, court reporters, interpreters, videographers and other entities
Prepare draft court documents, including complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos
Revise and finalize documents
Ensure timely service, filing and delivery
Prepare for trials as needed
Confirm calendar events
Complete other special projects as assigned
Support busy litigation attorneys

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must reside in Southern California for training and to assist with onsite trial preparations if needed
8+ years of experience as a legal assistant or litigation secretary
In-depth knowledge of California Civil Procedure and Court Rules
Meticulous management of attorney’s calendar
Proficiency in a Windows environment
Typing at least 70 wpm is preferred
Outstanding communication skills and team player spirit
Organizational skills and ability to learn quickly
Very dependable, reliable, trustworthy and motivated
Strong integrity and professional demeanor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Bonus opportunities
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Positive, diverse and inclusive work environment
Employee development investment