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Thompson Coburn, a large full-service law firm with offices in eight (8) cities across the U.S., is in search of a Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation to join its Los Angeles office. With over 400 attorneys and experience in 50 areas of law, Thompson Coburn is regularly recognized for providing clients with outstanding value and service. Driven by our core values of integrity, innovation and diversity, we collaborate and work in a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment. If you want to advance your career in legal administrative support, then this might be an exciting opportunity for you.

We are expanding our Labor and Employment group and seeking a skilled, dependable, and experienced litigation assistant who can step into the role with confidence and minimal ramp-up time. This is a key opportunity to support a high-performing team where attention to detail, responsiveness, and knowledge of litigation processes are highly valued. Prior labor and employment experience is preferred, but demonstrated success supporting litigation attorneys is essential. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating the fast-paced nature of litigation practice, including State, Federal, and Appellate court systems, and should have solid e-filing experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Under the leadership of the Senior Manager of Legal Support Services, this position serves as the vital link between litigation attorneys, clients, and support staff. You’ll draft and file pleadings and other court documents, engage with clients, and maintain seamless collaboration across the office to ensure deadlines are met and confidentiality is upheld. After an initial period of training, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports multiple attorneys in litigation legal support teams in the preparation and filing of client legal documents.
• Plans, produces, edits, and formats correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal filings in a timely manner while utilizing computer, transcription equipment, and other office equipment.
• Electronically files pleadings and related exhibits in State, Federal, and Appellate courts.
• Establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems, utilizing the Firm’s centralized docketing and calendar system.
• Manages attorney calendars, schedules appointments, and coordinates travel arrangements.
• Collaborates with administrative support staff (document production, receptionists, business office, etc.), including processing client billing and proofing documents returned from document production.

Experience And Education Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required. An Associate Degree is preferred.
• At least five (5) years of litigation or related legal experience required.
• E-filing experience with State and Federal courts is required.
• Experience supporting attorneys in the Labor and Employment practice area is a plus.

Compensation

For applicants that meet the experience requirements for the role and are physically based in Los Angeles, CA, the expected salary range is $65,000 - $112,000 annually upon commencement of employment. Starting salary will be determined on an individualized basis with consideration to prior experience and additional qualifications. This is in addition to a comprehensive benefit package offered by the Firm.

Thompson Coburn LLP is a large, full service, multi-state firm with offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Southern Illinois, and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust, and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V