\- Provide day\-to\-day legal and executive support for 2 attorney's
\- Word processing and data entry
\- Drafting shells/first drafts of pleadings and discovery, as directed
\- Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, and formatting
\- Prepare automated TOC and TOA, as needed
\- Coordinate service of process of pleadings and other papers
\- Prepare and submit new matter request forms
\- Prepare draft engagement letters/fee agreements
\- Maintain online files (records clerk will maintain hard copy files)
\- Calendar deadlines and court hearings and coordinate meetings and depositions
\- Communicate (both orally and in writing) with clients concerning matter status and with opposing counsel, as needed
\- Communicate with court personnel concerning court filings and/or upcoming hearings
\- Schedule CourtCall/LACourtConnect appearances and reserve motion hearing dates
\- May be requested to perform other duties not listed above appropriate for your role
What we are looking for:
\- Minimum five (5\) years of relevant experience as a Legal Practice Assistant, with experience in civil/business litigation preferred
\- BS/BA degree
\- Client\-service driven
\- Effective communication skills and sound judgment
\- Must have professional phone demeanor
\- Excellent writing skills (both in terms of grammar and spelling) in order to communicate effectively with others via email and written correspondence
\- Ability to work effectively with others in a small office environment
\- Must be fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages a plus, especially Spanish
\- Extensive knowledge of both State and Federal Court procedures, as well as e\-filing
\- Outstanding interpersonal skills
\- Excellent attention to detail
\- Excellent organization, time management, and project management, with an ability to learn new procedures and adapt to existing procedures
\- Ability to maintain and track internal and external communication and workflow
\- Strength in multi\-tasking in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment
\- Exercise independent problem\-solving techniques to resolve administrative problems in a time\-efficient manner
\- Understanding of confidentiality and the fiduciary duty owed to the business of the Firm and its clients.
\- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Nuance, Excel, and Essential Forms (Sharefile, GreenFiling, Worldox, Zoom, Teams Meeting/other video conferencing platforms, Big Hand, LawToolBox, Docusign, and/or PowerPoint are plusses)
\- Knowledge of unlawful detainer and Civil processes preferred, but not required
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: $20\.00 \- $35\.00 per hour
Work Location: In person