Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to our legal team. The ideal candidate will assist with case preparation, document management, research, and communication with clients and stakeholders, ensuring the smooth operation of the legal department or firm.

Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
Manage case files, ensuring accurate organization, filing, and retrieval of documents.
Conduct legal research to gather information, statutes, and precedents relevant to cases.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, court appearances, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties to collect information or provide updates.
Maintain calendars for attorneys, tracking deadlines and court dates.
Assist with billing and timekeeping processes by tracking attorney hours and preparing invoices.
File legal documents with courts or government agencies, both electronically and in person.
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Support the legal team in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and creating summaries of evidence.

Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a related field is preferred.
Experience: 1–3 years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a related administrative role is preferred.
Strong understanding of legal terminology, processes, and documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw).
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:
Certification from an accredited legal assistant or paralegal program is a plus.
Familiarity with case management software (e.g., Clio, MyCase).
Experience with e-filing systems and court procedures.
Knowledge of specific legal fields, such as corporate law, family law, or intellectual property, is advantageous.

Work Environment:
Office-based role with occasional travel to courthouses or other legal venues.
Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.