Legal Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - LHH

Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Contract-to-Hire Legal Assistant with extensive calendaring/docketing experience for a distinguished trial law firm in downtown Los Angeles. This unique position combines the responsibilities of a Legal Assistant with those of a Calendaring & Docketing Clerk.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize Compulaw to manage and maintain accurate calendars for legal proceedings, deadlines, and appointments.
• Monitor court rules and deadlines to ensure compliance with filing requirements.
• Proactively communicate with attorneys to keep them informed of upcoming deadlines and case-related events.
• Handle legal assistant responsibilities, including e-filing in State and Federal courts.
• Format and create legal documents, ensuring compliance with court standards and firm requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of legal forms, documents, and correspondence.
• Create and manage document templates and shells for various legal processes.
• Stay current with technological advancements and tools relevant to legal calendaring and assistant tasks.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in calendaring/docketing roles, with expertise in Compulaw.
• Strong understanding of legal assistant tasks, including e-filing, document formatting, and template creation.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in calendar management and legal document creation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a legal team.

The pay range is $28-32/hour. Parking will be provided.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.