Job Description
About us
Our firm is a small business in Los Angeles, CA. We are professional, agile and welcoming...
Boutique Law Firm in Los Angeles has an immediate opening for a legal assistant position. The ideal candidate should be dedicated, have experience working in litigation, and have exceptional attention to details. This is a fast-paced position, so the candidate needs to be able to multi-task with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
Β Sort, organize and review incoming mail and other legal documents.
Β Calendar hearings and deadlines, calculating those deadlines based on documents received.
Β Assist in the administrative responsibilities of the office.
Β Draft court filings and prepare court forms as requested by the legal team.
Β File documents with state and federal courts.
Β Prepare additional documents (e.g., discovery) as needed.
Β Manage and organize legal documents and case files.
Β Maintain attorney calendars and schedule appointments.
Β Prepare legal correspondence and proofread documents for accuracy.
Β Handle incoming calls and inquiries with professionalism and discretion.
Β Communicate with clients, including gathering necessary information or documents for discovery.
Β Conduct legal research on various topics.
Skills required:
Β Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone.
Β Highly organized and detailed oriented.
Β Must possess extraordinary attention to detail, effective time management and organizational skills.
Β Ability to follow internal guidelines and instructions.
Β Advanced knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, advanced formatting knowledge and ability to prepare Table of Authorities.
Β Desire to learn and must have a problem-solver attitude.
Qualifications:
Β At least 2-3 years proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
Β Experience in e-filing and e-serving legal documents.
Β Knowledge of State and Federal e-filing rules.
Preferred Skills:
Β Experience in an employment law/labor or complex litigation office.
Β Background as a Paralegal or related legal field experience is advantageous.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.69 - $23.92 per hour
Benefits:
Β Dental insurance
Β Free parking
Β Health insurance
Β Life insurance
Β Paid time off
Β Vision insurance
Schedule:
Β 8 hour shift
Β Monday to Friday
Experience:
Β Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
Β Legal Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Β Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Β Los Angeles, CA 90049: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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