Legal Assistant Manshoory Law Group, APC Los Angeles, CA Job Details Full-time $21 - $27 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Computer operation Filing Legal administrative experience Legal case management Associate's degree Office experience Full Job Description At Manshoory Law Group, APC (MLG) we are a reputable and growing criminal defense firm focused on building solid defense strategies for the arrested and accused throughout the greater Los Angeles area, Orange County, and surrounding areas. We are a family-oriented law firm with a fun and friendly atmosphere. We strive to help our employees excel in their work through guidance, training, and support. Job purpose The legal assistant is a primary point of contact for clients and is an integral part of the Legal Department that is responsible for providing red-carpet service to existing clients. The legal assistant is tasked with assisting criminal defense attorneys with all case-related needs that include but are not limited to preparing legal documents, updating databases, and contacting courts and various other agencies. The legal assistant also prepares and maintains our clients' files in an organized manner ensuring the attorney is well prepared for court. It is a full-time position.

Skills and Qualifications Associate degree:

Required 1-2 years of prior office experience, preferred Court calendaring and client management experience (able to interact and maintain open lines of communication), preferred Ability to handle multiple ongoing assignments/cases and properly establish priorities Exceptional written skills with the ability to take excellent notes Solid verbal communication skills with the ability to speak with clients via phone to gather case information Ability to ensure all work is completed in a timely fashion and tasks are followed through Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and notetaking skills Tech savvy /computer literate

Bilingual:

Proficient in Spanish (reading, speaking, and writing)

•A more inclusive version of this job description is available upon request. Duties and Responsibilities Handling all calls as they relate to the firm's existing and prospective clients, and contacting/establishing rapport with prosecutor's office, court clerks, DAs, and various other agencies to gather case information, as necessary. Creating, opening, and maintaining case files from beginning to end, and reviewing/confirming information is correct. Maintaining and updating clients' database and case information by accurately taking and keeping notes. Accurately reviewing court date notes, ensuring all tasks have been created, and reviewing attorneys' needs for clients. Assisting in the preparation of mitigation packets and motions. Other duties as assigned. Physical requirements Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time, and infrequently move items weighing up to 10 pounds across the office for various needs; to do substantial and repetitive movements/motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; to have close visual acuity to view a computer terminal; and to move around the office varying distances; to reach, push, pull, talk, hear, as needed. Work is performed in an internal office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Direct reports :

None Pay Scale:

$21.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on legal assistant experience

Hours:

8:00am to 5:00pm MLG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. MLG takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

office: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Required)

Work Location:

In person