We are looking for a self-motivated legal assistant to ensure smooth running of a team of attorneys and effective management of a heavy and active case load. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of multiple attorneys and a senior paralegal.
Responsibilities
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses, court clerks, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Schedule and coordinate attendance at hearings in court, arbitration, and mediation
- Draft discovery requests and discovery responses
- Draft pleadings, including both judicial council forms and original pleadings
- Draft correspondence to clients and opposing counsel, including emails and formal correspondence
- Monitor and manage a comprehensive calendar by updating calendar entries with briefing schedules, hearings, calls, meetings, and related deadlines
- Work with experts to prepare for mediation, motion hearings, and trial
- Conduct factual investigation into case relevant information
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Some working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary is preferred but not required
- Some familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system is preferred but not required
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English and Spanish
If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the necessary skills to excel as a Legal Assistant, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
