Legal Assistant

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Position: Full-Time, In-Person We are a small, busy personal injury law firm in Woodland Hills, California seeking a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join our team. Our firm consists of two attorneys and case manager and handles personal injury cases from the pre-litigation stage through litigation. We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, professional, and comfortable communicating with clients. Prior legal or personal injury experience is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who is motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. Spanish-speaking is preferred, but not required. Responsibilities Location: Woodland Hills, CA Pay: Starting at $22/hour (or more DOE) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Position: Full-Time, In-Person Answering and directing incoming phone calls Communicating with clients regarding their cases Data entry and maintaining organized electronic case files Calendaring deadlines, appointments, depositions, hearings, and other important dates Preparing and filing legal documents with the courts Requesting medical records, billing records, police reports, and other case-related documents Following up with medical providers, insurance companies, and other third parties Assisting attorneys with pre-litigation and litigation matters Assisting case manager with pre-litiction and litigation matters Drafting basic correspondence and case-related documents Organizing and maintaining case files and records Assisting with general administrative and office tasks as needed Qualifications The ideal candidate: Is highly organized and detail-oriented Is dependable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks Has strong written and verbal communication skills Is friendly and professional when communicating with clients Has basic computer and data-entry skills Is willing to learn and take direction Can work independently while also working well as part of a small team Can appropriately handle confidential and sensitive client information Prior law firm or personal injury experience is a plus Spanish fluency is a plus This is a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands-on experience in a personal injury law firm. Because we are a small firm, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the attorneys and learn about cases at every stage, from initial intake and pre-litigation through filing suit, discovery, and litigation. #J-18808-Ljbffr