Legal Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay where required

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is recruiting for a respected private law firm in Tustin, CA, seeking a Legal Assistant for a full-time, direct-hire position. The role centers on supporting attorneys, handling client inquiries, and organizing essential case information with utmost confidentiality.

The ideal candidate is polished, dependable, empathetic, and detail-oriented, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Serve as first point of contact for individuals seeking legal representation.
• Gather, document, and organize information for new matters and clients.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff regarding claims and matters.
• Support attorneys with administrative and clerical duties in a fast-paced firm.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Experience in a law office or professional office environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Speak with potential and former clients about new claims and representation needs.
• Gather, document, and organize information related to matters and parties.
• Conduct internet research to support attorneys and staff.
• Prepare and send emails, correspondence, and internal updates.
• Maintain accurate records and confidential case information.
• Assist attorneys and staff with administrative and legal duties.

Skills

Client communication

Research

Administrative support

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

A respected private law firm in Tustin, CA is seeking a Legal Assistant for a full-time, direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a polished, personable professional with strong communication skills who enjoys supporting attorneys, speaking with clients, and helping organize important legal information. The Legal Assistant will serve as a key first point of contact for potential and former clients, including individuals and business representatives involved in active lawsuits. This position offers the opportunity to join an established legal environment with long-term stability, supportive team collaboration, and meaningful day-to-day interaction with attorneys, clients, and staff. This is a great fit for someone who is dependable, empathetic, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced professional office where accuracy, confidentiality, and client service matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Speak with potential and former clients regarding new claims, lawsuits, and legal representation needs.
• Gather, document, and organize information related to new matters, retained clients, case filings, businesses, and involved parties.
• Conduct internet research to support attorneys and staff with case-related information.
• Prepare and send emails, correspondence, and internal updates regarding new claims and legal matters.
• Maintain accurate records, files, and case information while handling confidential information professionally.
• Assist attorneys and legal staff with administrative, clerical, and legal office support duties as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.
• Employment Type: Direct Hire.
• Schedule: Full-Time.
• Location: Tustin, CA.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Serve as a professional first point of contact for individuals seeking legal representation.
• Support attorneys by gathering new matter information, conducting research, and maintaining accurate case records.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff regarding claims, lawsuits, and retained client matters.
• Assist with administrative and legal office duties in a fast-paced law firm environment.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a law office, legal assistant, administrative support, customer service, or professional office environment preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to conduct internet research efficiently.
• High attention to detail with strong organization and follow-through.
• Professional, empathetic, and confident when speaking with individuals who may be stressed or concerned about legal matters.
• Ability to listen carefully, ask appropriate questions, and accurately document information.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Dependable, polished, personable, and comfortable working in a busy office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior law firm or legal services experience.
• Experience supporting litigation, client intake, or case administration.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, case files, court filings, or legal correspondence.
• Experience speaking with business owners, property owners, or individuals involved in claims or lawsuits.

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We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.