Legal Assistant
Quick Apply Full-time 3 hours ago Full Job Description The Law Offices of Haytham Faraj is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant.
The candidate must have a minimum of two years of experience as a legal assistant or secretary, preferably working in personal injury litigation.
Duties will include managing attorney calendars, drafting correspondence, editing, filing pleadings with State and Federal courts, scheduling depositions, file maintenance, travel arrangements, legal research, and client reception.
Your responsibilities as legal assistant for this mission driven team will include:
Scheduling and calendaring management for three attorneys Filing pleadings in different jurisdictions, being familiar with legal service platforms for required documents in Chicago and California (CA Court Reservation System, On-Call, Odyssey e-file, Pacer, and other legal services platforms) Communication with legal vendors, other counsel, and court reporters, scheduling and securing remote court and deposition appearances per each county's requirements Finalizing documents for service, completing service on all case related documents, utilizing proofs of service Support intake on cases from prospective clients, including reception services Summarizing appropriate information both written and verbally, relaying messages as appropriate Conferring with attorneys and paralegals at every level of the Firm to provide summaries of calls Inputting relevant data into the Client Relationship Management system Candidate Qualities:
Prior legal field experience is required Completely trustworthy, exercising confidentiality in all situations Strong interpersonal and client service skills Dedicated and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment Organized and accurate with exceptional attention to detail Demonstrates critical thinking skills Excellent written and verbal skills Positive and outgoing, working best as part of a collaborative team Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Google Business Profile, and legal filing systems Bachelor or Associate degree required Paralegal certification not required Spanish language skills preferred Compensation &
Benefits:
Starting at $25 per hour Paid time off and paid holidays Excellent team culture and working environment Ongoing training and mentoring with industry leaders Unlimited opportunity for professional development in a rewarding field Schedule:
Monday through Friday, eight hours daily Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $25.
00 per hour Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
West Hollywood, CA 90069:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Legal case management:
2 years (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The candidate must have a minimum of two years of experience as a legal assistant or secretary, preferably working in personal injury litigation.
Duties will include managing attorney calendars, drafting correspondence, editing, filing pleadings with State and Federal courts, scheduling depositions, file maintenance, travel arrangements, legal research, and client reception.
Your responsibilities as legal assistant for this mission driven team will include:
Scheduling and calendaring management for three attorneys Filing pleadings in different jurisdictions, being familiar with legal service platforms for required documents in Chicago and California (CA Court Reservation System, On-Call, Odyssey e-file, Pacer, and other legal services platforms) Communication with legal vendors, other counsel, and court reporters, scheduling and securing remote court and deposition appearances per each county's requirements Finalizing documents for service, completing service on all case related documents, utilizing proofs of service Support intake on cases from prospective clients, including reception services Summarizing appropriate information both written and verbally, relaying messages as appropriate Conferring with attorneys and paralegals at every level of the Firm to provide summaries of calls Inputting relevant data into the Client Relationship Management system Candidate Qualities:
Prior legal field experience is required Completely trustworthy, exercising confidentiality in all situations Strong interpersonal and client service skills Dedicated and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment Organized and accurate with exceptional attention to detail Demonstrates critical thinking skills Excellent written and verbal skills Positive and outgoing, working best as part of a collaborative team Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Google Business Profile, and legal filing systems Bachelor or Associate degree required Paralegal certification not required Spanish language skills preferred Compensation &
Benefits:
Starting at $25 per hour Paid time off and paid holidays Excellent team culture and working environment Ongoing training and mentoring with industry leaders Unlimited opportunity for professional development in a rewarding field Schedule:
Monday through Friday, eight hours daily Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $25.
00 per hour Schedule:
Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
West Hollywood, CA 90069:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Legal case management:
2 years (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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