Our Firm specializes in Business, Real Estate and Estate Planning. We have great clients, are a collaborative firm, and have been serving the Los Angeles/South Bay community by helping to prevent and resolve disputes.
We are a growing and unique firm with a team approach looking for someone who enjoys working, focuses on obtaining client results with integrity, pays high attention to detail, is organized, has a positive can-do attitude, and is a long term fit with room to grow.
This is a Paralegal position which will require acting as a supporting role to attorneys, management and other office staff.
The position will consist of legal and administrative duties which include but are not limited to, filing documents with the courts, preparing discovery, being familiar with local court rules and deadlines, calendaring upcoming case dates, scheduling appointments, filing and organizing client files, and interacting with clients on a daily basis. This role requires a positive, proactive, enthusiastic, and customer focused attitude.
Job Functions Include:
• Schedule client meetings both in person and telephonically
• Assist with managing the office filing system both hard copies and electronically with attention to detail and confidentiality
• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence
• Assist attorneys to ensure legal documents are processed in a timely manner
• Assist with maintaining office calendar, updating it with key events
• Schedule remote appearances for court hearings via LACourtConnect and CourtCall
• Prepare and maintain documents and files for attorneys prior to court hearings, depositions, and mediations, etc.
• Assist with ensuring that the office is always in a presentable manner for clients, depositions, mediations, etc.
• Assist with writing correspondence letters and mailings
• Assist with various projects as directed by management
• Assist with any given task to facilitate the team
Skills & Requirements Include:
• 3+ years working in a Law Office as a Paralegal and/or Legal Assistant
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat required
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced administrative and organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work in a professional environment and maintain a professional demeanor in all situations, including the ability to remain calm and efficient during stressful situations
• Maintain confidential information in strict confidence
• Listening, responding and speaking clearly, concisely and accurately to all requests for assistance
• Desire to work as a team player
• Aspiration to learn and grow
• Litigation experience preferred
• High School Education required; advanced degree preferred
Benefits Include:
Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k
Salary and Hours:
This position is a full-time position and salary is commensurate with experience
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- do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
