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Offit Kurman · 13 hours ago

Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

Offit Kurman is an AmLaw 200 law firm seeking a highly skilled commercial litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join their Los Angeles office. This role involves providing direct support to attorneys in a busy litigation practice, requiring strong organizational skills and experience in complex litigation.

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Responsibilities

Manage complex attorney calendars, including meetings, hearings, court appearances, and travel
Draft, proofread, and prepare a wide variety of legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail
Handle new client/matter intake, ensuring proper documentation and timely processing
Maintain highly organized paper and electronic filing systems, pleadings, discovery, and case materials
Conduct legal research and assist with filings in state and federal courts
Serve as a primary contact for clients, delivering excellent service and professional communication
Support attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization and deadline coordination
Process expense reports, reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, and other financial documentation
Uphold strict confidentiality and compliance with all legal and firm standards
Collaborate with legal teams to ensure efficient and proactive case management
Perform additional administrative tasks as required to support attorney and firm operations

Qualification

Complex litigation experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyTranscription/dictation experienceAnalytical skillsClient service abilitiesCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment
Complex litigation experience is required (case management, filings, discovery, motion practice, exhibit prep)
Ability to work onsite and reliably commute to the Los Angeles Offit Kurman office
Strong analytical skills with the ability to read, review, and route legal documents with accuracy
Excellent production skills, including formatting, editing, scanning, and data entry
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional client service abilities and a professional, polished demeanor
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), document management systems, and time entry software

Preferred

Transcription/dictation experience is a strong advantage (Philips SpeechLive experience a plus)

Company

Offit Kurman

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Offit Kurman is a full-service AmLaw 200 firm serving dynamic businesses, individuals, and families in more than 30 areas of practice.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Theodore (Ted) Offit
Co-founder, Chairman and Business Attorney
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Aaron Bukowitz
COO
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