Legal Assistant
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to provide dependable support to a criminal defense team handling matters ranging from misdemeanors to complex criminal and white-collar cases in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing both legal documentation and day-to-day case support. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced practice by keeping filings, calendars, correspondence, and case materials accurate and well coordinated.
Responsibilities:• Coordinate attorney schedules by tracking hearings, court appearances, and critical deadlines through Clio to help keep cases on pace.
• Prepare, revise, and distribute legal letters and other written communications with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Support case development by gathering basic legal research and arranging discovery records so materials are easy to review and access.
• Assemble pleadings and related documents for submission, ensuring filings are complete and properly formatted.
• Maintain orderly digital case records across SharePoint, cloud-based storage platforms, and PDF file repositories.
• Review legal documents carefully to catch formatting issues, spelling mistakes, and inconsistencies before finalization.
• Provide administrative and case coordination support for a diverse criminal defense caseload, including misdemeanor, serious criminal, and white-collar matters.• Prior experience in a Legal Assistant or similar legal support role is preferred.
• Background supporting criminal defense matters is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of court rules, filing practices, and legal procedures is preferred.
• Experience using Clio for deadline tracking and calendar coordination is preferred.
• Proficiency with SharePoint and digital document management systems is required.
• Familiarity with electronic filing processes is a plus, though not mandatory.
• Strong organizational ability, careful attention to detail, and solid proofreading skills are essential.
Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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