Legal Assistant

Sweet James LLP; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweet James Accident Attorneys in Orange County, CA seeks a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support case management, research, and client communications. This full-time, on-site role requires organizing documents, data entry, and collaboration with a fast-paced team.

You will handle filing, correspondence, and preparation tasks while ensuring accuracy and timely completion. A BA/related legal experience is preferred, and bilingual Spanish is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a legal setting.
• Demonstrated experience in personal injury law.
• Intelligent, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Enthusiastic about professional growth within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents, correspondence, and case files.
• Conduct legal research and assist in case preparation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Perform filing, faxing, scanning, copying, and data entry projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Legal administration experience

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Attention to detail

Repetitive-task accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a legal setting

Job description

Sweet James Accident Attorneys is a rapidly growing, AI-powered personal injury firm based in Orange County, CA. In less than a decade, we've built a nationally recognized brand and a proprietary AI and automation stack that make us one of the largest and most efficient providers of legal services in the country. Our growth runs on a culture of excellence, compassion, and results: Our team is committed to exceptional client experience and to supporting one another in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We invest in our people, encourage professional growth, and provide meaningful opportunities to build rewarding careers while making a real impact in our clients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize legal documents, correspondence, and case files.
• Conduct legal research and assist in case preparation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Perform filing, faxing, scanning, copying, and data entry projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the legal field, preferably with a focus on personal injury law.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-performance environment.
• Must have legal administration and support experience.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accurately
• Bilingual - Spanish speaking preferred, not required
• Must be able to reliable commute daily - as this is a full time, on-site position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a legal setting.
• Demonstrated experience in personal injury law.
• Intelligent, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Enthusiastic about professional growth within the firm.

Sweet James is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local law.