Legal Assistant

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tony Fasano Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year A bit about us: We are seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant with a strong background in real estate litigation to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile cases and expand your skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. This includes managing heavy case load, coordinating with judges, attorneys, and opposing counsel, drafting legal documents, and maintaining attorney calendars. This role requires a candidate who can handle a fast-paced environment with an exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Why join us? Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401K Job Details Responsibilities: 1. Assist attorneys in trial preparation, discovery, motions, pleadings, e-filing, and court filings. 2. Maintain and manage attorney calendars, ensuring all deadlines are met and schedules are organized. 3. Handle docketing and case management, ensuring all case documents are properly filed and easily accessible. 4. Draft and revise legal documents, correspondence, and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable legal formats and styles. 5. Conduct legal research and analyze case law, statutes, legal decisions, codes, etc. 6. Manage collections, liens, foreclosures, and bankruptcies, ensuring that all processes are followed in accordance with legal requirements. 7. Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive and proprietary information. 8. Provide administrative support to attorneys, including answering phones, managing correspondence, and coordinating meetings. Qualifications: 1. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in real estate litigation. 2. Proficient in trial preparation, discovery, motions, pleadings, e-filing, and court filings. 3. Strong experience in calendar management, docketing, case management, and document management. 4. Familiarity with collections, liens, foreclosures, and bankruptcies. 5. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. 6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 7. Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. 8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 9. Familiarity with legal research software and case management systems. 10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 11. Must possess a professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills. 12. Paralegal certification or equivalent is preferred. 13. Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or related field is a plus. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy