Legal Assistant assisting attorneys in civil defense litigation matters. Requires experienced support for litigation in a national law firm based in Glendale, CA.
About the role
- Legal Assistant performing administrative duties for attorneys in finance and labor law practice. Assisting multiple attorneys with filing, document preparation, and client relations.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of administrative duties for attorneys
- Assist attorneys in multiple practice groups
- Prepare practice-specific forms and documents
- Update electronic and paper files
- Prepare and file court documents and e-filings
- Update attorney calendars as needed
- Delegate work to appropriate departments
- Screen telephone calls and take messages
- Maintain good public relations with clients
- Ensure confidentiality of attorney-client relationship
- Read, sort and date incoming mail
- Schedule and calendar meetings and deadlines for attorneys
- Open new files and request conflict of interest checks
- Conduct periodic reviews of possible storage of older files
- Prepare files to be closed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 3 - 5 years of experience in similar field required
- Previous law firm experience preferred
- Excellent spelling and proofreading skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Word skills
- Typing (45+ wpm)
- Effective delegation skills
- Knowledge of court filing procedures, including electronic filing
- Working knowledge of internet navigation
- Ability to organize, prioritize and produce quality work
- Ability to effectively multi-task
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
- Adaptable to changing demands from multiple people
- Detail and deadline oriented
- Self-motivated and flexible in order to complete assignments in a timely manner
- Strong team-working abilities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- FSA
- Life and disability coverage
- Paid maternity & parental leave
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Family building resources
- Identity theft protection
- 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contribution potential
- Paid sick, personal and vacation time
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