Legal Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.

Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.

Administratively support and attend trials.

Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.

Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research.

Locate and develop case-relevant information.

Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.

Answer and direct phone calls.

Maintain contact lists.

Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars.

Requirements:

Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary.

Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols, and court system.

Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.

Computer literacy.

Proficiency in English.

Working knowledge of case management software.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.