Litigation Legal Assistant

Eisner, LLP is a full-service business and entertainment law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York. The firm specializes in four core areas: entertainment, media, and the arts; corporate; real estate; and litigation. Eisner, LLP serves a diverse client base, including start-ups, renowned media and entertainment companies, investment firms, influencers, REITs, banks, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm's dedication to providing sophisticated counsel and efficient services has established its reputation for excellent client relationships and industry expertise.

This is a full-time on-site role located in Beverly Hills, CA, for a Litigation Legal Assistant. The Litigation Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive support to attorneys, including managing legal documents, preparing case materials, drafting correspondence, scheduling and maintaining calendars, and assisting with case management. The role also includes administrative duties to ensure efficient functioning of the legal team. The candidate will be an integral part of the firm’s litigation team, offering organizational and procedural support.

Core hours of work and days are Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm. Full-time in-person presence required. This position may require some after-hours and/or weekend overtime work.

• Prepare, organize, and create complex legal documents and forms;
• Assist with and prepare electronic court filings; knowledge of state and federal courts;
• Assist attorneys with conflicts checks and opening new matters;
• Prepare TOCs/TOAs; exhibits, binders, and other legal documentation;
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of formatting and styles, redlining and other proofreading skills;
• Determine docket/calendar dates from court documents and correspondence and enter into Firm’s calendaring software;
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files;
• Answer and roll calls, schedule appointments and meetings, maintain attorneys’ calendars, handle e‑mail distributions/incoming and outgoing mail, updating contact information;
• Work closely with Accounting to prepare expense reports and monthly bills (from pre‑edits, to processing final bills);
• Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials;
• Assist with overflow/special projects; contribute to the office and firm‑wide team objectives;
• Provide general back up support to the office and other departments as required;
• Coordinate couriers and other special functions internally and externally.

• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
• Discretion and able to maintain confidences;
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload activities for multiple attorneys;
• Ability to remain calm in deadline‑driven and high‑pressure situations;
• Effective communication skills with a diverse audience including attorneys, clients, staff and vendors;
• Sound judgement, ability to anticipate/identify/analyze problems and challenges and recommend/implement solutions;
• Maintain and nurture a positive attitude and workplace environment; and
• Have a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting internal and external expectations.

• 5+ years of litigation experience in a large to medium size law firm;
• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Strong knowledge of California and Federal court procedures and rules;
• Experience with docketing software such as Compulaw or Milana preferred;
• Electronic calendaring skills required;
• Trial experience preferred;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Superior proofreading, editing, and redlining skills;
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.

$90,000 - $115,000 depending on experience