Legal Assistant

LHH; United States; Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Parental and holiday pay

Zusammenfassung

LHH is seeking a Legal Assistant in the United States to provide support across litigation and family law practices. The role includes administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, managing calendars, and maintaining client files. Candidates should have 3+ years of legal support experience, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication skills. The anticipated salary range is $57K to $60K, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and wellness plans.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in an administrative, legal support, or closely related role.
• Experience with court records and document retrieval systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Transcribe dictated communications for attorneys.
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports and handle document management.

Kenntnisse

3+ years of experience in legal support

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organizational and time management skills

Ausbildung

Paralegal certificate or related formal training

Jobbeschreibung

LHH is partnering with a law firm client in its search for a Legal Assistant to provide support across litigation and family law practice. The Legal Assistant will work closely with shareholders and paralegals in Civil Litigation, Family Law, and General Law practice areas on the full spectrum of clients. Candidates interested in this opportunity should submit their résumé today for consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including receiving, processing, and distributing incoming correspondence.
• Transcribe dictated communications for select attorneys, including client correspondence and engagement materials.
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports and corporate credit card statements; handle scanning, printing, and document management.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files in accordance with internal procedures.
• Manage attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, monitoring deadlines, and assisting with filings.
• Handle incoming calls and communicate professionally with courts and other external offices.
• Enter and maintain attorney time records in the billing system.
• Support the broader administrative team by providing coverage for reception and other support functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an administrative, legal support, or closely related role.
• Experience working with court records, case information, and document retrieval systems.
• Familiarity with state‑level filings and navigating public records or court‑related websites.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid writing and editing abilities, with attention to clarity, tone, and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and similar tools.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive and service‑oriented approach to supporting professionals.
• Commitment to professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with document or records management systems.
• Prior experience with electronic document filing processes.
• Exposure to federal or multi‑jurisdictional filing systems.
• Paralegal certificate or related formal training.
• Active Notary license.

Anticipated salary range: $57K to $60K

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Full‑time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay.