Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

To be considered for this part-time position, please submit a cover letter and resume.

The Legal Assistant / Paralegal will support a small legal team of 1-3 members by assisting in various administrative and substantive tasks related to civil and criminal law cases. This role involves answering phone calls, drafting emails, drafting legal documents, directly reporting to an attorney and working with a paralegal manager, ensuring efficient case management and client communication within a dynamic legal environment.

The position available is part-time (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00-5:00 in-person) with the possibility to become full-time and/or add additional hours in the future.

Candidates must be friendly, reliable, have proficient writing skills, be able to communicate effectively with clients and work well with attorneys and paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients and attorneys
• Manage and organize case files and related documentation
• Coordinate scheduling and calendar management for the legal team
• Perform filing duties, including court filings and document organization
• Enter data accurately into case management systems, discovery and legal documents

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Pay rate will be based on experience.
• No experience is necessary, on the job training can be provided. If experienced legal assistant/paralegal, skill level will be reflected in pay rate. Performance based bonuses.
• Some college preferred, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree completed or in progress. Strong writing and speaking skills necessary.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be friendly, courteous, reliable and have a positive attitude; this position requires direct and confidential interaction with clients

\nCompany Description

We are a fast-paced law firm located in Huntington Beach looking to add a part-time legal assistant/paralegal to our team. We specialize in criminal and civil litigation. -schneider.com/

Company Description

We are a fast-paced law firm located in Huntington Beach looking to add a part-time legal assistant/paralegal to our team. We specialize in criminal and civil litigation.