Legal Assistant

About the Role

Our client, a leader utility provider, is seeking a candidate with previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Admin supporting litigation. Regulatory experience is preferred, particularly for those who have worked in the legal department of a utility company. The ideal candidate understands formatting of legal documents and has experience with SharePoint and possibly iManage Repository.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to Paralegals and Legal Department personnel
• Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading, and managing legal documents, including interrogatories and standard templates
• Coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, and track litigation-related deadlines
• Organize and maintain legal files and documents within SharePoint, iManage, or similar document management systems
• Support case management activities and ensure timely handling of legal correspondence and documentation

Required Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma required; Paralegal education, certification, or equivalent experience is a plus
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or similar legal support role
• Strong litigation support experience required; experience in a regulatory environment or utility industry preferred
• Experience preparing, formatting, proofreading, and managing legal documents, including interrogatories, pleadings, and legal templates
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems such as SharePoint, iManage, or similar platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, degree, or equivalent legal support experience
• Prior experience within a utility company, regulated industry, or corporate legal department
• Experience supporting regulatory, compliance, litigation, or administrative law matters
• Familiarity with legal document management, records retention, and electronic filing systems
• Working knowledge of legal terminology, litigation processes, and court filing procedures

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Excellence
• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Confidentiality

Work Environment

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Hybrid – 4 days a week onsite. Hours 8/8:30 - 5/5:30 PM PST. 6 month contract, intent to convert FTE.

Pay

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $20.00 and $29.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.