Legal Assistant

Our client is a growing regional civil litigation firm with a few offices throughout CA.

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Job Details:

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and highly organized Permanent Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and supportive environment, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our legal staff with various administrative duties, including but not limited to, calendaring, scheduling, and filing. This role requires a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to our legal team, including managing complex calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling travel arrangements.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage and maintain an efficient filing system, both electronic and paper, for all legal documents, ensuring easy retrieval when needed.
• Liaise with clients, external counsel, and other stakeholders in a professional manner, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings and court appearances, including bundling and pagination of legal documents.
• Conduct legal research as directed and maintain an updated database of legal precedents and decisions.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within the legal industry.
• Proficiency in calendaring, scheduling, and filing systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document formatting.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.