Legal Assistant

Overview
I have partnered with an employment and personal injury law firm who is ready to hire their first legal assistant. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their legal team. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal functions across employment and personal injury law. The ideal candidate will demonstrate organizational and legal research skills, and a passion for delivering top-tier administrative support. The owners are willing and open to training and providing guidance to the candidate with previous experience who is looking to grow within the team and as a legal assistant. This position provides valuable experience in legal case management, document review, and client interaction while contributing to the efficient operation of our legal services. This is not a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
• Manage legal documents by ensuring accurate filing, organization, and retrieval.
• Draft and proofread legal documents including contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and reports with precision and clarity.
• Conduct thorough document review to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support project management tasks by coordinating deadlines, scheduling meetings, and maintaining case calendars.
• Perform data entry and maintain meticulous records of client information, case updates, and legal filings.
• Provide executive administrative support by managing phone etiquette, organizing files, handling clerical tasks, and supporting overall office operations.
• Assist with client interviews and gather necessary information to facilitate case development.

Requirements

• Proven paralegal or legal administrative experience in a busy law office environment.
• Knowledgeable of legal practice areas including personal injury and employment law.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities.
• Strong interviewing skills to gather relevant case information from clients or witnesses.
• Experience with litigation support activities including document review and case management.
• Knowledge of contract drafting and review processes; experience with data entry and clerical tasks is essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive information with professionalism.
• Effective communication skills coupled with courteous phone etiquette to interact confidently with clients and team members.

Join us as a Legal Assistant if you’re eager to develop your career in a legal environment where your contributions truly make an impact!

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Work from home

Experience:

• previous: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

• California (Required)

Work Location: Remote