New Matter Assistant

Lewis Brisbois; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Sick and vacation time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, Orange County, CA, seeks a New Matter Assistant to manage client intake and matter setup for the local office. The role covers conflict checks, document preparation, and support for daily operations, ensuring a professional, efficient environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a legal setting, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office. The position is onsite with benefits including 401(k) with employer match and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience with legal matter intake and conflict checks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of legal experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle intake for new clients and new matters.
• Conduct conflict checks for attorneys in the local office.
• Organize and upload case documents into the Document Management System.
• Support office operations to maintain an efficient environment.

Skills

Conflict checks

Communication

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aderant

iManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Orange County, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a New Matter Assistant preferably with experience in a legal/law firm environment. This role is responsible for handling the intake process for their local office by organizing and tracking new client data and processing new matter memos. The essential functions of this position include conducting conflict checks on new clients and new matters for attorneys in the local office, organizing and uploading case documents and correspondence required for new matter process into the Document Management System, supporting office operations and administrative functions as needed to ensure an efficient and professional work environment.

Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Qualifications:

• Experience with Aderant, iManage or equivalent software preferred but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of legal experience, preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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Minimum Salary

USD $49,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $53,000.00/Yr.