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Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

Legal Assistant

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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

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Job Description

Legal Assistant Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP - 2.9 Santa Ana, CA Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Legal administrative experience Full Job Description Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office. Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long -Term Disability, and Profit Sharing. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines Schedule meetings and conference calls Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service Handle billing for assigned timekeepers Assist in trial preparation Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
Required Skills and Experience:
Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus Strong attention to detail Demonstrated initiative and self-direction Why Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP? Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide. Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction:
OUR PEOPLE.
We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding. Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.