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Hanna, Brophy, Maclean, Mcaleer & Jensen, 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

Lea d Legal Assistant (Lead Appointed Assistant) The Law Office of Hanna Brophy is seeking a highly motivated and computer-proficient lead legal assistant to work in a dynamic, fast-paced workers' compensation law office. In addition to the duties outlined for the Lead Appointed Assistant, key components of this position include managing the in-house litigation calendar, directly supporting multiple attorneys, filing, and serving legal documents and correspondence, answering telephones, and scheduling medical examinations and depositions. The successful candidate must be accurate and productive, able to meet all established deadlines, knowledgeable about Workers' Compensation Rules and willing to work as a team player. Duties for Lead Legal Assistant (per office): Interview, select, and train legal assistants and legal file clerks. Assist the Office Managing Partner (OMP) in supervising staff . Review, approve, and transmit time sheets for non-exempt employees to the Business Office. Support the OMP as requested. Prepare and distribute weekly attorney calendar. Act as liaison for office equipment service and office suite services. Enter attorney expense reports into Aderant. This task can be delegated with the OMP's permission. Order supplies and transmit office related invoices to the Business Office for payment. This task can be delegated with the OMP's permission. Prepare outgoing mail. This task can be delegated with the OMP's permission. Close files. This task can be delegated with the OMP's permission.
Job Type:
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Benefits :
401(k) 401(k)
Matching Health Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Pet Wellness Insurance Paid Time Off Schedule :
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate : Van Nuys, CA 91367 - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Worker's compensation law with a solid understanding of the relevant rules and procedures: at least 3-5 years (Required) Office Manager/Supervision including interviewing, selecting, training, and managing legal support staff: 3+ years (Required) Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)