Legal Assistant & Practice Coordinator - West LA

Ogletree Deakins; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Life Insurance including D–

Health Savings Account / Flexible Sp.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins West LA office seeks a Legal Assistant / Practice Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with secretarial and administrative tasks in a team-oriented environment.

The role involves drafting documents, maintaining calendars, handling mail, timekeeping, and coordinating travel, with opportunities to back-up reception as needed. Requires 1+ year of experience and proficiency in MS Office and legal processes.

Qualifications

• Proficient typing 70+ wpm with accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and processes is a plus.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities.
• Proven organization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process complex legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage attorneys' calendars and schedule meetings.
• Process mail, faxes, and ensure attachments are included.
• Prepare time entries and assist with client billing correspondence.
• Support document management and e-filing workflows.
• Provide general administrative support and front-line office coverage.

Skills

Typing 70 wpm

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Document management

Time entry

E-filing

Database software

Job description

Ogletree Deakins West LA office seeks a Legal Assistant / Practice Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with secretarial and administrative tasks in a team-oriented environment.

The role involves drafting documents, maintaining calendars, handling mail, timekeeping, and coordinating travel, with opportunities to back-up reception as needed. Requires 1+ year of experience and proficiency in MS Office and legal processes.