We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with court calendaring, legal terminology, document preparation, and case management. Experience in civil litigation is required, and exposure to unemployment law is highly preferred. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and client meetings.
- Maintain accurate court calendaring and ensure compliance with filing deadlines.
- Prepare, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
- File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing systems.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and government agencies.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files.
- Conduct basic legal research and gather supporting case documentation.
- Assist with discovery processes, document production, and case preparation.
- Track case status updates and ensure all deadlines are met.
- Support attorneys with administrative and litigation-related projects as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably supporting civil litigation matters.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes.
- Experience with court calendaring and maintaining critical legal deadlines.
- Knowledge of unemployment law is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal case management software.
- Experience with electronic court filings and document management systems.
- Excellent organization, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys.
- Familiarity with California court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
- Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent legal experience preferred.
