Legal Administrative Assistant

Movement Legal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life ins.

Health savings account contribution ($

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Movement Legal seeks an attorney-supportive Legal Assistant in Los Angeles to support litigation teams across the city. 36 hours per week, full-time exempt, with salary in the $54,000–$58,000 range, commensurate with experience. The role includes client interviews, document management, and proactive client service.

The position emphasizes serving low-income tenants and works closely with staff attorneys within a community-focused organization. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences (sociology, economics, political sciences, statistics or related field).
• Experience with social justice work.
• Experience using legal servers (Clio, Legal Server…).

Responsibilities

• Assisting Los Angeles litigation team with tasks such as: client interviews.
• Responding to unlawful detainer complaints.
• Preparation of discovery responses.
• Assist with case preparation and trial support.
• File and e-file court documents.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and interviews with clients as needed.
• Provide proactive client service by addressing inquiries timely, accurately, and professionally.
• Maintain updated client account and contact information.
• Contemporaneously enter all actions taken and communication with clients in into Practice Management System (Clio).

Skills

Social justice experience

Community organizing

Client service mindset

California nonprofit familiarity

Legal software usage (Clio)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Tools

Clio

Legal Server

Job description

The California Center for Movement Legal Servicesprovides legal services in the pursuit of improving the lives of California's traditionally underserved residents, including communities of color, low-income and working families, and undocumented people, by carrying out legal work that fosters relationships with community organizers. Movement Legal provides essential legal services to tenants across the State; our Oakland-based team focuses on policy and affirmative litigation, while our Los Angeles team provides eviction defense services.

JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant - Los Angeles

SALARY: $54-58k or commensurate with experience

HOURS: 36 hours per week

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Exempt

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance and $500 employer contribution to a health savings account; retirement 401(k) program with 8% employer contribution

JOB DESCRIPTION: Legal Assistants are a key pillar of the organization. Under the supervision of staff attorneys, they provide empowered legal services to low-income tenants across Los Angeles that strive to maintain stable, affordable and dignified housing.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences (sociology, economics, political sciences, statistics or related field).
• Experience with social justice work.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience working with or as a community organizer.
• Familiarity with California non-profit sector and funding landscape.
• Experience using legal servers (Clio, Legal Server…).

DUTIES:

• Assisting Los Angeles litigation team with tasks such as:
• Client interviews
• Responding to unlawful detainer complaints
• Preparation of discovery responses
• Assist with case preparation and trial support
• File and e-file court documents
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and interviews with clients as needed
• Provide proactive client service by addressing inquiries timely, accurately, and professionally
• Maintain updated client account and contact information
• Contemporaneously enter all actions taken and communication with clients in into Practice Management System (Clio)

The California Center for Movement Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.