Busy boutique litigation firm in Beverly Hills has an IMMEDIATE opening for a full-time legal assistant position. We are looking for a highly motivated individual that is interested in the legal field. The ideal candidate is either someone with experience as a legal assistant or is a college graduate considering going to either law school or becoming a certified paralegal in the future.
English/Spanish Bilingual Preferred
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepares legal documents and correspondence from draft.
- Prepares subpoenas, and drafts/responds to discovery.
- Coordinates meetings/depositions which include but not limited to scheduling conference rooms, notifying participants, etc.
- Maintains high level of customer service and professional demeanor.
- Communicates with clients in a professional manner over the phone, in e-mails, and in person.
- Maintains client and firm files.
- Coordinates mailings, deliveries, copying and courthouse filings where appropriate.
- Reviews, edits and prepares draft/final bills for clients under the supervision of the Attorney as requested.
- Finalizes and organizes documents for filing in court.
- Prepares trial and hearing binders.
- Maintains and displays proficiency in the use of office and computer equipment, computer software and practice specific applications, as required.
- Assumes responsibility for all assignments with specific attention to detail and proofreading.
- Performs administrative tasks and special projects as requested.
- Thinks clearly, responds positively, evaluates situations to determine appropriate action, multi-tasks and acts decisively under pressure.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant
Key Competencies:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and using the internet (mandatory)
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Professional demeanor
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Professional telephone manner
- Ability to write clearly and grammatically correct
- Ability to work with and interact effectively with a wide variety of people
- Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently with little direction
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Diligent and a self-starter
- High degree of flexibility
Please submit a resume and cover letter (with references) in PDF format. Compensation depends on experience.