A well-established law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to a team of attorneys. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting while handling a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Draft, format, and revise correspondence, memoranda, legal documents, and forms.
- Proofread materials for accuracy, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
- Manage and prioritize workload to meet attorney-established deadlines.
- Assist attorneys with client intake and ongoing client communications.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems.
- Coordinate scheduling for court appearances, depositions, hearings, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other legal proceedings.
- Arrange travel and conference logistics, as needed.
- Support administrative and accounting-related tasks, including billing support, matter intake and updates, check requests, and pro forma edits.
- Collaborate with and provide backup support to other legal support staff, as needed.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- Follow workplace safety policies and maintain an organized and professional work environment.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of administrative experience in a law firm. Commercial litigation experience preferred
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Working knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and general law office procedures.
- Familiarity with practice-specific processes such as docketing and electronic court filing (practice-area dependent).
- Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and document management systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading and minor editing of legal documents.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Desired Skills and Experience
2+ yrs of litigation experience
e-filing
Docketing
Document formatting
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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