Hybrid Legal Assistant - Probate & Estate Practice

Justia, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Employer-paid life insurance

lifestyle spending account

401(k)

Paid time off and floating holidays

Job summary

Keystone Law Group in West Los Angeles seeks a Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced probate practice. The role emphasizes organization, communication, and the ability to multitask while maintaining confidentiality.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will handle administrative duties, e-filings, calendar management, and document drafting. A Bachelor’s degree and legal/LP experience are preferred; hybrid work includes 3 days in-office weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in a law office or professional services environment preferred.
• Experience with civil court procedures and filing of legal documents preferred.
• Familiarity with legal CRM, document & task management, and DocuSign preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys.
• Handle filing, copying, scanning and saving documents.
• Perform e-filing, proofs of service, and calendar deadlines.
• Draft initial pleadings and discovery documents, and format/finalize legal documents.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, and hearings (in-person and virtual).
• Assist with trial prep, including organizing exhibits and trial binders.
• Communicate with clients and vendors; answer calls and draft correspondence; backup reception duties.
• Assist with client onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Process monthly reimbursement reports for multiple attorneys.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Contribute to other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keystone Law Group in West Los Angeles seeks a Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced probate practice. The role emphasizes organization, communication, and the ability to multitask while maintaining confidentiality.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will handle administrative duties, e-filings, calendar management, and document drafting. A Bachelor’s degree and legal/LP experience are preferred; hybrid work includes 3 days in-office weekly.