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Legal Assistant (Part-Time)
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and project support to the Legal Operations function
- Review, code, and process outside counsel invoices in accordance with engagement letters, billing guidelines, and legal matter codes; assist with legal billing reports and expense tracking
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing compliance mail including subpoena responses
- Support contract administration, including coordinating review, signatures, and filing
- Support insurance administration, including maintaining policy documentation and coordinating renewals
- Handle privileged and confidential legal materials with discretion such as legal records, governance documents, and departmental files while following established protocols for access, storage, and distribution Draft correspondence, spreadsheets, reports and presentations
- Maintain and update records in the department's contract management and billing systems such as Oracle We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.
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- High school diploma or equivalent
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal support experience in law departments or law firms
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Software proficiency in Oracle and Adobe suite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience maintaining organized electronic and physical records.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and follow through on action items.
- Knowledge of legal billing processes, contract administration, document management, and legal records management preferred.