Legal Assistant

PSI Pax, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Training & Development

Job summary

PSI Pax, Inc. in La Jolla, CA is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The role focuses on administrative support, managing correspondence, maintaining files, and assisting with research and document preparation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent (an associate's degree or paralegal certificate is a plus) and 1+ years in a legal setting. Strong organizational, communication, and discretion are essential to succeed in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree or paralegal certificate is a plus.
• 1+ years of experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic legal software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion with sensitive information

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

PSI is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant in La Jolla, CA to join our dynamic legal team. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting legal professionals and are eager to learn about the legal field. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in providing administrative support, managing correspondence, maintaining files, and assisting with research and document preparation. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to start or advance their career in law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree or paralegal certificate is a plus.
• 1+ years of experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic legal software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development