Legal Assistant - Streamlined Support for Growing Cases

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.®; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice, P.C. in Glendale seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and the legal team with administrative tasks such as calendar management, drafting correspondence, organizing case files, coordinating client meetings, depositions, and court appearances.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Minimum 3 years of legal administrative experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and solid legal admin experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience in a legal environment.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and professionals to discuss cases.
• Draft legal documents and file motions/pleadings.
• Interview clients and witnesses; prepare summaries.
• Organize and maintain case files and evidence.
• Input and update deadlines, court dates, and meetings in calendars.
• Calculate deadlines based on rules and statutes.
• Manage conflicts and scheduling adjustments.
• Maintain case records and cross-reference documents.
• Support attorneys on special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal terminology

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lawyers for Justice, P.C. in Glendale seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys and the legal team with administrative tasks such as calendar management, drafting correspondence, organizing case files, coordinating client meetings, depositions, and court appearances.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Minimum 3 years of legal administrative experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.