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Legal Assistant
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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
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and submit court documents through electronic filing systems while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, meetings, and other case-related commitments.
- Support civil litigation matters by organizing case files, monitoring deadlines, and assisting with document preparation.
- Coordinate court filings and related legal paperwork with accuracy, timeliness, and attention to procedural requirements.
- Manage correspondence, records, and case materials so information is easy to access and properly maintained.
- Assist attorneys with drafting, formatting, and finalizing legal documents for active litigation matters.
- Monitor filing confirmations, follow up on submission issues, and help resolve routine procedural questions as needed.