Legal Support Specialist: Organized, Deadline-Driven

Lawyers for Justice; 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 & merit increases

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice in Glendale, CA seeks a meticulous Legal Assistant to support attorneys and the legal team across administrative tasks and case management. You will manage calendars, draft correspondence, organize files, coordinate client meetings, depositions, and court appearances, and help prepare legal documents for filing.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong MS Office skills, excellent communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 3+ years in legal support or administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting.
• Proficiency with MS Office; ability to draft and format legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents and file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files and exhibits.
• Inputting and updating deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Calculating and double-checking accurate deadlines based on rules and statutes.
• Managing conflicts and scheduling adjustments as needed.
• Develops and maintains records on cases and cross-references documents.
• Assists attorneys with organizing and carrying out special projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Legal language knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Discretion / confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum 3 years of experience

Job description

Lawyers for Justice in Glendale, CA seeks a meticulous Legal Assistant to support attorneys and the legal team across administrative tasks and case management. You will manage calendars, draft correspondence, organize files, coordinate client meetings, depositions, and court appearances, and help prepare legal documents for filing.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong MS Office skills, excellent communication,