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Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman

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 Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman - 4.3 Santa Monica, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $95,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Work from home Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Customer communication Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook E-filing platforms Legal administrative experience Attention to detail iManage Organizational skills Law office experience Time management Full Job Description National law firm has an immediate opening for a skilled and experienced legal assistant in its El Segundo office. Qualified candidates must have 3 years of relevant experience in a law firm setting. Insurance defense is highly preferred. This position is hybrid and will require you to come into the office 1-2 days per week. Therefore, you must live in the greater Los Angeles area - no exceptions. Skills and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following: e-filing experience in California, both State and Federal court Familiar with civil, arbitration procedures/filings Maintain attorneys calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, teleconferences, and travel Have the ability to communicate with outside law firms to schedule depositions and other meetings as needed Proof and finalize correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and prepare routine shell macros Ability to prepare and file pleading documents and discovery documents while consulting with the attorney Be able to open and close legal files Handle general correspondence between outside law firms, clients, and insurance carriers Heavy document management organizational skills Record and track deadlines through docketing and calendar system Assist multiple attorneys Trial preparation Requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail Ability to be a team player Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects Ability to multi-task independently Professional and pleasant demeanor Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately Knowledge of e-filing systems and eDockets a must High level of computer competency, in the complete Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage document file system Requires the ability to work 40 Hours a week M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Benefits include:
A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account 401(k) retirement plan PTO, sick time and paid holidays A flexible work from home policy Referral program Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time. #non
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Work from home
Experience:
legal assistant: 3 years (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Santa Monica, CA 90401