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:
? 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
