Located in Glendale, California, RK Legal seeks a motivated, energetic individual looking to gain extensive legal experience.
This is an in-person, full-time job with the following schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Compensation: $20 to $30 per hour, depending on experience. Eligible employees may earn merit-based performance bonuses.
Benefits: PTO, paid parking, 401(k), and additional benefits.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter that is interested in labor and employment law (e.g. wrongful termination, employment discrimination/harassment/retaliation, and wage and hour matters), and workers' compensation law. The position also offers a unique experience and insight in litigating state and federal class actions and PAGA representative actions.
Primary duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct initial consultations and meetings with prospective clients under Attorney supervision;
- Assist with drafting various pleadings, discovery, and client-facing documents, including, but not limited to, client retainers, applications, complaints (civil and administrative), and records requests;
- Maintain and review client records, including copying, scanning, and updating case information on the firm's case management database;
- Prepare correspondence, notices and miscellaneous forms;
- Process correspondence, prepare mailings, and update tasks/deadlines and firm calendar daily;
- Directly communicate with the Court, current and prospective clients, insurance companies, and various personnel at the direction and supervision of the managing attorney;
- Connect with Physician offices to coordinate medical appointments for clients.
RK Legal offers a generous compensation package and eligible employees may earn bonuses awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.
Desired Skills & Experience
-Spanish speaking preferred.
-Familiarity with WestLaw, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office.
-1+ year law firm experience required. If this requirement is not met, your application will automatically be disqualified.
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
- In-person position (no remote work)
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Work Remotely
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
