Paralegal/Legal Assistant--Onsite Position in Torrance

• Provide day-to-day legal and executive support for 2 attorney's
• Word processing and data entry
• Drafting shells/first drafts of pleadings and discovery, as directed
• Proofread documents for grammar, spelling, and formatting
• Prepare automated TOC and TOA, as needed
• Coordinate service of process of pleadings and other papers
• Prepare and submit new matter request forms
• Prepare draft engagement letters/fee agreements
• Maintain online files (records clerk will maintain hard copy files)
• Calendar deadlines and court hearings and coordinate meetings and depositions
• Communicate (both orally and in writing) with clients concerning matter status and with opposing counsel, as needed
• Communicate with court personnel concerning court filings and/or upcoming hearings
• Schedule CourtCall/LACourtConnect appearances and reserve motion hearing dates
• May be requested to perform other duties not listed above appropriate for your role What we are looking for:
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience as a Legal Practice Assistant, with experience in civil/business litigation preferred
• BS/BA degree
• Client-service driven
• Effective communication skills and sound judgment
• Must have professional phone demeanor
• Excellent writing skills (both in terms of grammar and spelling) in order to communicate effectively with others via email and written correspondence
• Ability to work effectively with others in a small office environment
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken); other languages a plus, especially Spanish
• Extensive knowledge of both State and Federal Court procedures, as well as e-filing
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organization, time management, and project management, with an ability to learn new procedures and adapt to existing procedures
• Ability to maintain and track internal and external communication and workflow
• Strength in multi-tasking in a highly demanding, deadline driven environment
• Exercise independent problem-solving techniques to resolve administrative problems in a time-efficient manner
• Understanding of confidentiality and the fiduciary duty owed to the business of the Firm and its clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Nuance, Excel, and Essential Forms (Sharefile, GreenFiling, Worldox, Zoom, Teams Meeting/other video conferencing platforms, Big Hand, LawToolBox, Docusign, and/or PowerPoint are plusses)
• Knowledge of unlawful detainer and Civil processes preferred, but not required

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Full-time Pay:

• $35.

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