Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Compensation: $60,000–$85,000

Well-established litigation firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a broad range of administrative and litigation support functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who can independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm setting
• Experience with e-filing in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe, Zoom, Dropbox, and legal software such as PerfectLaw
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Format pleadings and litigation-related documents
• Manage attorney calendars and scheduling
• Coordinate filing of pleadings, briefs, and other court documents
• Handle service of process and coordinate with local counsel
• Maintain and organize electronic case files
• Support multiple cases and projects concurrently

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Transportation benefit
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Litigation Legal Assistant
• Insurance Defense Legal Assistant
• Personal Injury Legal Assistant with strong e-filing experience
• Legal Secretary looking to transition into a broader litigation support role
• Candidate experienced with calendaring, court filings, document preparation, and case management in a law firm setting.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance