Legal Assistant — Fast-Paced Litigation Support

PATENAUDE & FELIX, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Patenaude & Felix, APC in Los Angeles seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation environment. Full-time onsite role with standard hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; salary $20 - $24 per hour.

You will draft, proofread, and format legal documents, file with California courts, organize case files, manage calendars, and communicate professionally with clients, courts, and staff.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of legal assistant or administrative legal experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with California court systems and e-filing is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass a background and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Draft, proofread, and format legal correspondence and basic documents.
• File and serve legal documents, including e-filing with California courts.
• Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, and track deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and internal staff.
• Prepare and process outgoing mail, scanning, copying, and data entry.
• Assist with discovery preparation and document production.
• Support high-volume caseloads while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow established procedures consistently and effectively.
• Use Microsoft Office and law office software proficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Punctuality

1-2 years exp

California court familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Law office software

E-filing software

Job description

Patenaude & Felix, APC in Los Angeles seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation environment. Full-time onsite role with standard hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; salary $20 - $24 per hour.

You will draft, proofread, and format legal documents, file with California courts, organize case files, manage calendars, and communicate professionally with clients, courts, and staff.