Legal Assistant at Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in Santa Ana, CA
- Company: Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
- Location: Santa Ana, CA
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $40 - $46 Per Hour
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
Job description
- Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
- Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office.
- Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long -Term Disability, and Profit Sharing.
Responsibilities
- Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents
- E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts
- Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
- Schedule meetings and conference calls
- Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
- Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
- Assist in trial preparation
- Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis
- Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
- Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
Requirements
- Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
Skills
Required
- Strong organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong attention to detail
About Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide. Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.