Balance Staffing - San Jose is hiring: Legal Administrative Assistant in Carmel
Balance Staffing - San Jose, Carmel, CA, US
Job Description
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Our law firm is looking for an experienced legal administrative assistant to join our litigation team in the Carmel office which consists of experienced litigators, paralegals and support members. An ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm setting, supporting civil litigation attorneys and paralegals. or more. There is room to grow and advance in this position.
Legal Administrative Assistant (Civil Litigation) Duties:
- Assists and supports lawyers and paralegals with all aspects of their legal work.
- Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone.
- Drafts, revises, and edits documents.
- Organizes client conferences and attorney meetings.
- Calendars deadlines and events in accordance with firm best practices and court rules.
- Electronic filing of documents and emails on Clio platform
- Assist with check requests on client matters
- Assist with client inquiries
Essential Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Resourceful research and analytical skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable adapting to new technology platforms
- Strong organizational skills
- Fluent with Court filings and service of process procedures
- Ability to make "shells" of pleadings
- Compile, proofread and revise drafts of legal documents and reports.
- Daily record keeping with primarily electronic and some hard copy filing of documents.
- Obtain relevant information from other organizations or agencies.
- Create and organize information and generate reference tools for use by the office.
- Prepare and format legal documents.
- Maintain and update databases and tracking systems.
- Client communication.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred. 3+ years of direct litigation administrative assistance experience. Notary certification a plus. Previous legal experience required.
Job Type: Temp to Hire
$25 - $35, depending on experience.
Location:
Carmel, California
Schedule:
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 5:30pm
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k Plan + Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
Work Location: In person
Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out to you.
Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law