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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