Legal Assistant

Well-respected nationwide firm specializing in a broad range of practicesThis Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Mallory SchreinerAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $35 - $45 per hourA bit about us:Well-respected nationwide firm specializing in a broad range of practices This role is M-F in office.Why join us?Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness ResourcesJob Details*Pay rates are set per office location: hiring in LA, SF, and OCResponsibilities: Provide comprehensive administrative support to our legal team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Prepare, edit, and file legal documents and correspondence. Schedule and manage depositions, court dates, and other important events. Arrange travel and accommodations for attorneys as necessary. Prepare and submit expense reports in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain accurate time entries for all legal services provided. Assist with various legal matters, including labor and employment, general litigation, and commercial law. Conduct legal research and prepare reports on findings as needed. Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 2-15 years of experience as a Legal Assistant at a litigation firm Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and protocols. Familiarity with labor and employment, general litigation, and commercial law. Expertise with understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures, excellent computer skills with knowledge of Excel and MS Office, including Outlook; experience with Adobe Acrobat or Juris Suite is a plus; excellent oral and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail; able to work independently as well as with the team; exceptional organizational skills. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy