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