Full Time Legal Assistant to assist current Law Clerk (West Los Angeles)
Compensation: $19 - $25 per hr. (Depending on work experience)
employment type: Full-Time Mon-Fri
West side law office seeks a full time organized, reliable, and Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant with months to 4 years experience, to work alongside and as assistant to current Law Clerk, to run and support the firm and its attorneys.
This is a fun yet professional office environment with the opportunity to learn and grow.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE 5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE.
Job Duties Include:
Answering Phones/taking messages;
Organizing Client Files;
Interaction with clients and attorneys;
Calendaring deadlines, hearings, etc.;
Typing hand written work and properly formatting on Word/Word Perfect;
Responding to written discovery;
Check and proofread legal forms and documents for accuracy;
Draft correspondence;
Some legal research (Westlaw Preferred);
Scan/Print documents and
Assist Current Paralegal and Attorneys with tasks/projects as needed.
Experience:
Minimum Requirement: 6 months working at a law firm as legal assistant/paralegal
Following Skills are Preferred:
Familiarity with legal terms and legal process;
Prior Experience in Civil Litigation, Family law and/or Personal Injury Practice;
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and similar programs;
Experience using a PC/Windows Desktop;
Punctuality;
Excellent Time Management, Organizational & Communication skills.
Please only apply if you meet the above-mentioned requirements and are a serious candidate.
Please send your Resume, Cover Letters are optional.