Legal Practice Assistant

Cozen O'Connor

Litigation Legal Practice Assistant managing cases at Cozen O’Connor law firm in Los Angeles. Assisting senior attorneys with legal documentation and case management duties.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparation of documents
Efficient workflow which includes the duplication, printing, mailing and merging of documents
Proofreading of all work for both content and context
Preparing and maintaining client and office files both in electronic and paper filing systems
Preparation and submission of new client and/or new matter forms
Planning and making travel arrangements which include transportation, automobile rentals, and hotel reservations
Preparing and submitting expense reports and check requests
Working with the Billing department to resolve billing problems and efficiently process final billing statements
Working with clients’ electronic billing systems and monitoring billing processes
Communicating with clients on a daily basis via phone or email. Scheduling and coordinating meetings and conferences
Strong document processing skills
Strong project management skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years recent litigation experience
State and Federal e-filing experience
Experience with litigation procedures and processes
Calendaring and docketing experience
Experience with the use of a document management system is preferred
Redlining experience is preferred
Knowledge of appellate procedure and filings
Knowledge of arbitration rules and procedures, including complex rules and procedures
Experience with trial preparation including post-trial procedures
Experience with case management
Proficiency with Microsoft applications with advanced level in Word and Outlook
Outstanding written and verbal communications; ability to professionally interact with clients, attorneys, and staff is required
Ability to work overtime is required
High school diploma or its equivalent required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cozen O’Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession.
We actively welcome applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers.

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation experiencee-filingdocument management systemredliningtrial preparationcase managementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlookcalendaringdocketing

Soft Skills

document processingproject managementwritten communicationverbal communicationclient interactionschedulingcoordinating meetingsattention to detailorganizational skillsability to work overtime