Legal Support Specialist (5+ yrs exp) – Century City

• Position Locations: Century City
• Salary: $95,000 - $115,000
• Schedule: 4/1 Hybrid

Firm Description:
Our client is a premier global law firm with over 2,300 attorneys across 21 offices worldwide. With a legacy dating back to 1866, the firm is known for its sophisticated legal counsel across regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. It serves clients in more than 70 countries, including leading organizations in energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and technology. The firm fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, emphasizing professional development, innovation, and client service excellence.

Position Description:

Legal Support Specialist

Our client, a premier global law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Support Specialist to join its Century City office. This position is ideal for a seasoned legal support professional who can provide high-level administrative and practice support to multiple attorneys across both litigation and transactional matters.

 

The successful candidate will combine strong technical document skills with excellent judgment, client service, organization, and the ability to manage multiple attorneys and competing priorities in a sophisticated law firm environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys

• Type, format, edit, proofread, and finalize:

  • Correspondence

  • Memoranda

  • Pleadings and briefs

  • Motions

  • Discovery materials

  • Transactional and corporate documents

• Assist transactional teams with contracts, M&A matters, deal documentation, and attorney/client coordination

• Prepare litigation documents for electronic filing in state and federal courts

• Support attorneys throughout pre-trial, trial, and post-trial proceedings

• Coordinate client and matter intake, including conflicts and billing setup

• Manage complex attorney calendars, meetings, appointments, and deadlines

• Coordinate domestic and business travel and process related expenses

• Enter and proofread attorney time entries and ensure compliance with client billing requirements

• Assist with client billing, monitor discrepancies, and coordinate issue resolution

• Schedule conference calls, video meetings, client meetings, and conference rooms

• Maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy client files

• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, internal departments, and other administrative professionals to ensure efficient workflow

• Provide mentoring and knowledge-sharing support to other legal support professionals

Litigation Support

• Format and review pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents

• Assist with electronic court filings

• Maintain familiarity with state and federal court procedures

• Support civil litigation discovery and docketing processes

• Assist attorneys before, during, and after trial

• Ensure legal documents comply with applicable court formatting and filing requirements

Transactional Support

• Assist attorneys with corporate and transactional matters, including contracts and M&A-related work

• Prepare, edit, and finalize transactional documents and correspondence

• Coordinate communications among attorneys, clients, and transaction participants

• Support deal workflows, scheduling, document preparation, and related administrative requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 5+ years of relevant legal or professional services experience

• Prior experience supporting multiple attorneys or other fee earners

• Strong understanding of legal terminology and document formatting

• Knowledge of civil litigation discovery and docketing procedures

• Experience with state and federal electronic court filings, including ECF

• Excellent client-service and relationship-management skills

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information

• Strong judgment, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience within a large national or global law firm

• Experience supporting sophisticated litigation and transactional practices

• Minimum typing speed of approximately 60 WPM

• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of other legal support professionals

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency with:

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Microsoft Outlook

• State and federal electronic filing systems

• Legal document formatting and production

• Time-entry and billing systems

• Document management systems

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers an excellent platform for an experienced legal support professional who wants to:

• Support sophisticated attorneys and high-profile client matters

• Gain exposure to both complex litigation and transactional practices

• Take meaningful ownership of attorney workflows and practice administration

• Work within a highly professional global law firm environment

• Collaborate with experienced legal and business professionals

• Continue developing technical, administrative, and client-service expertise

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually

• Eligibility for bonus opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings programs

• Paid time off

• Life and disability insurance

• Professional development resources

• Additional firm-sponsored benefits

Location

• Century City / Los Angeles, California

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Additional supporting materials as requested during the recruitment process

Our client is seeking an experienced legal support professional who combines advanced document skills, litigation and transactional knowledge, exceptional organization, and a strong client-service mindset to provide high-level support to attorneys in a demanding and sophisticated practice environment.

 

 

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