Law Assistant

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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

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