Paralegal/Legal Assistant--Onsite Position in Torrance

- Provide day-to-day legal and executive support for 2 attorney's

- Word processing and data entry

- Drafting shells/first drafts of pleadings and discovery, as directed

- Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, and formatting

- Prepare automated TOC and TOA, as needed

- Coordinate service of process of pleadings and other papers

- Prepare and submit new matter request forms

- Prepare draft engagement letters/fee agreements

- Maintain online files (records clerk will maintain hard copy files)

- Calendar deadlines and court hearings and coordinate meetings and depositions

- Communicate (both orally and in writing) with clients concerning matter status and with opposing counsel, as needed

- Communicate with court personnel concerning court filings and/or upcoming hearings

- Schedule CourtCall/LACourtConnect appearances and reserve motion hearing dates

- May be requested to perform other duties not listed above appropriate for your role

What we are looking for:

- Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience as a Legal Practice Assistant, with experience in civil/business litigation preferred

- BS/BA degree

- Client-service driven

- Effective communication skills and sound judgment

- Must have professional phone demeanor

- Excellent writing skills (both in terms of grammar and spelling) in order to communicate effectively with others via email and written correspondence

- Ability to work effectively with others in a small office environment

- Must be fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages a plus, especially Spanish

- Extensive knowledge of both State and Federal Court procedures, as well as e-filing

- Outstanding interpersonal skills

- Excellent attention to detail

- Excellent organization, time management, and project management, with an ability to learn new procedures and adapt to existing procedures

- Ability to maintain and track internal and external communication and workflow

- Strength in multi-tasking in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment

- Exercise independent problem-solving techniques to resolve administrative problems in a time-efficient manner

- Understanding of confidentiality and the fiduciary duty owed to the business of the Firm and its clients.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Nuance, Excel, and Essential Forms (Sharefile, GreenFiling, Worldox, Zoom, Teams Meeting/other video conferencing platforms, Big Hand, LawToolBox, Docusign, and/or PowerPoint are plusses)

- Knowledge of unlawful detainer and Civil processes preferred, but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person