Legal Assistant

Lawyers for Justice; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus & merit increases

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice in Glendale, CA seeks a meticulous Legal Assistant to support attorneys and the legal team across administrative tasks and case management. You will manage calendars, draft correspondence, organize files, coordinate client meetings, depositions, and court appearances, and help prepare legal documents for filing.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong MS Office skills, excellent communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years in legal support or administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting.
• Proficiency with MS Office; ability to draft and format legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents and file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files and exhibits.
• Inputting and updating deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Calculating and double-checking accurate deadlines based on rules and statutes.
• Managing conflicts and scheduling adjustments as needed.
• Develops and maintains records on cases and cross-references documents.
• Assists attorneys with organizing and carrying out special projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal language knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Discretion / confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum 3 years of experience

Job description

Legal Assistant

Department: Legal Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glendale

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

The Legal Assistant will support attorney(s) and the legal team by providing administrative and clerical support services including, but not limited to, calendar and docket management; drafting and formatting correspondence; organizing and maintaining case files; scheduling client meetings, depositions, and court appearances; answering and directing phone calls; preparing and sending mailings; coordinating travel arrangements; processing expense reports; and assisting with the preparation and filing of legal documents. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping us meet all our clients' needs

Key Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents and file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Inputting and updating all legal deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client meetings into the firm's calendaring system.
• Calculating and double-checking accurate deadlines based on relevant rules and statutes.
• Managing conflicts and scheduling adjustments as needed.
• Develops and maintains records on cases.
• Organizes, enters, and cross-references documents in a computerized database.
• Assists attorneys with organizing and carrying out special projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 year of experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases