Kjar, McKenna

About the Company - South Bay Insurance Defense Firm is seeking a Litigation Assistant with 5+ years insurance defense litigation experience. The job requires someone with advanced skills to be able to fill this hybrid assistant position. This is a Legal Assistant position, prior experience in a law firm is necessary to be considered for the role. Must have comparable experience working in a fast-paced, high-energy litigation firm. Applicant will work closely with a great team of attorneys and staff on cases from start to finish. We are looking for a candidate who can multitask, has great communication and organizational skills, while acting as a professional representative of the Firm.

About the Role - Experience Should Include:

• Scheduling depositions, motions and other hearings when needed.
• Experience filing in state and federal courts.
• Ability to prepare motion and discovery shells, motion filing.
• Expert coordination for depositions and trial.
• Preparation for trial/mediation/arbitration documents.
• Interface with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks.
• Experience working with sensitive material cases.

Responsibilities - Skills & Qualifications:

• Attention to detail.
• Quick and efficient at transcribing dictation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and Westlaw drafting software programs.
• Prolaw calendaring, document management or comparable program experience.
• Must possess exemplary grammar and spelling skills.
• Ability to work self-manage and work well on a team.

Pay range and compensation package - Full time, Benefits and Hybrid Schedule available.

Equal Opportunity Statement - It is the policy of Kjar, McKenna and Stockalper, LLP not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.