Legal Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - Career Pathway LLC

Career Pathway LLC

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Legal Assistant - Lemon Law Litigation and Personal Injury

Overview:

Responsibilities:

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Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing a high-volume caseload of Lemon Law Litigation and Personal Injury cases. This includes organizing and maintaining case files, drafting legal documents, and corresponding with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
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Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research on relevant statutes, case law, and regulations pertaining to Lemon Law, Personal Injury, and Plaintiff Side Litigation. Summarize findings for use in case strategy and preparation.
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Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing updates on case progress, answering inquiries, and ensuring timely responses to client communications.
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Discovery Support: Assist attorneys in the discovery process by drafting interrogatories, requests for production, and other discovery requests. Coordinate document production and review, and manage the organization of discovery materials.
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Trial Preparation: Prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, and other materials necessary for trial. Coordinate with attorneys to ensure all trial-related deadlines are met and logístical arrangements are in place.
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Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining attorney calendars, and processing incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Qualifications:

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Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of years of experience as a Legal Assistant, with a focus on Lemon Law Litigation, Personal Injury, and Plaintiff Side Litigation.
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Knowledge: Proficient understanding of Lemon Law regulations, personal injury laws and procedures, and civil litigation processes. Familiarity with relevant legal software and research databases is preferred.
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Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
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Organization: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary for managing complex case files and ensuring accuracy in legal documents and correspondence.
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Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, supporting attorneys and fellow staff members as needed to achieve firm objectives.
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Education: Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certification preferred.

Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
Retirement savings plan.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.

Pay:
$ $26.43 per hour

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience with Lemon Law Litigation, Personal Injury, and Plaintiff Side Litigation?.
How good are with Spanish language?
How many years of experience do you have working as a legal assistant/paralegal?

Ability to Commute: