Legal Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Civil Litigation team. The position involves assisting attorneys in case management, including drafting pleadings, communicating with courts and clients, and providing clerical and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with file handling tasks including file opening, drafting pleadings, processing and preparing documents for filing and service, scheduling hearings, making travel arrangements.
• Provide courteous communication, customer service and timely assistance when interacting with other Firm staff, vendors, clients, court staff, and opposing parties.
• May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals. May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs.

Requirements

• Clear communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail, follow established procedures, and take direction from attorneys
• Experience with drafting pleadings and court forms
• Experience with preparing and submitting documents for electronic filing in California state and/or federal courts

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' experience working in a law office as a legal assistant or paralegal preferred.
• Experience working in a non-law related office environment will also be considered.
• Paralegal training or certification preferable but not required.

Work Schedule

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees are required to be onsite 2-3 days per week following a 90-day training period and upon management approval.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position typically ranges from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. Please note that the final offer may differ based on the candidate's specific qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and business needs.

Benefits

• Much more than just a job – it’s a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter.
• Performance-based bonuses, competitive compensation, and a range of incentives that reward your success.
• Generous benefits, enhanced employer contributions, and paid time off.
• Full-time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30-day waiting period, with benefit offerings that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD.
• Parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well.
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.

Security Requirement

A corporate office environment with a professional setting, characterized by a quiet to moderate noise level. Employees may work in individual or shared workspaces, with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. Occasional meetings, collaborative discussions, and business activities may contribute to variations in noise levels.

Next Steps

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and be part of our thriving team!