Legal Project Assistant – Hybrid (Entry-Level)

Vedder Price; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Vedder Price P.C. in Los Angeles is seeking an entry-level Project Assistant to learn the firm’s practice areas from the ground up. You will work under a paralegal supervision to assist with tasks across cases and deal teams, gaining foundational knowledge in a hybrid office setting.

No prior experience is required; the role emphasizes quick learning, organization, and teamwork. Expect exposure to data analytics, docket management, and trial support in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial case setup, data organization, and task tracking.
• Support paralegals with eDiscovery and document management.
• Prepare case and trial binders with relevant information.
• Log and input data across multiple platforms and databases.
• Coordinate deposition logistics and assist with witness files and transcripts.

Skills

Rapid learner

Excellent organization

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Westlaw

Lexis

Relativity

DocuSign

SharePoint

Job description

Vedder Price P.C. in Los Angeles is seeking an entry-level Project Assistant to learn the firm’s practice areas from the ground up. You will work under a paralegal supervision to assist with tasks across cases and deal teams, gaining foundational knowledge in a hybrid office setting.

No prior experience is required; the role emphasizes quick learning, organization, and teamwork. Expect exposure to data analytics, docket management, and trial support in a supportive environment.