Legal Assistant

Australia-Employment; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join an established Beverly Hills family law boutique. The role supports attorneys handling sophisticated family law matters and requires a strong client-service mindset.

With 7+ years in family law, you will manage complex case files, filings, and hearings in a fast-paced, collaborative environment on-site in Beverly Hills. Excellent communication and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal assistant experience, specifically in family law.
• Strong knowledge of California family law procedures and court filings.
• Experience supporting attorneys through litigation, mediation, and/or trial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to prioritize deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys handling complex family law matters.
• Manage case files from inception through resolution, including deadlines, calendars, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery, etc.).
• Assist with hearings, depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, calendaring, and communications with opposing counsel, clients, experts, and courts.
• Assist with discovery management and organizing financial records.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information with discretion.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide responsive, polished service.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Legal Assistant

$90000 - $130000 per year | Beverly Hills, CA | On-site | Permanent

Established Family Law boutique - Beverly Hills

A bit about us:

A highly regarded boutique family law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with 7+ years of family law experience to join its Beverly Hills team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional who is comfortable supporting attorneys handling sophisticated and complex family law matters and who takes pride in providing exceptional client service.

The firm focuses exclusively on family law and handles matters involving divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence, domestic partnerships, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and complex property division. The team emphasizes personalized representation, strategic case management, negotiation, and litigation when necessary.

Why join us?

Why Join?

• Join an established boutique firm focused exclusively on family law.
• Work directly with experienced family law attorneys handling sophisticated matters.
• Exposure to a broad range of complex family law cases and issues.
• Collaborative environment with an emphasis on personalized client service.
• Opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility and become an integral part of the firm's legal team.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys handling complex family law matters.
• Manage case files from inception through resolution, including maintaining deadlines, calendars, pleadings, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery, and other court filings.
• Assist with preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, calendaring, and communications with opposing counsel, clients, experts, and courts.
• Assist with discovery management, including organizing financial records and other case-related documentation.
• Handle confidential and sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide responsive, polished customer service.
• Assist attorneys with matters involving custody, support, property division, domestic violence, and other family law issues.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and ensure attorneys remain informed of upcoming deadlines and case developments.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and other legal professionals in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal assistant experience, with substantial experience specifically in family law.
• Strong knowledge of California family law procedures and court filings.
• Experience supporting attorneys through litigation, mediation, settlement, and/or trial.
• Strong understanding of family law pleadings, discovery, calendaring, and case management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Comfortable working with high-conflict and sensitive family law matters.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a close-knit legal team.

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