Legal Assistant/ Junior Paralegal

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Legal Assistant/ Jr. Paralegal

Hourly: $30 - $35/hr (D.O.E.) plus discretionary year-end bonus

Our firm has an opening for a self motivated Legal Assistant/ Jr. Paralegal with at least 1+ years preferred experience in employment law litigation and class actions at a law firm. This responsibilities of this position will vary day-to-day depending on the needs of the firm and workload of other administrative staff.

We are looking to hire bright, hard-working, team-players with varied legal experience to excel in our fast-growing firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serving discovery and deposition notices
• Calendaring hearings, deadlines, and other necessary tasks
• Reserve hearings, court/deposition reporters, order transcripts
• Follow up with court personnel and legal vendors regarding status and/or filings
• Check tentative rulings, schedule Court Calls and other remote appearances
• Manage and organize case documents
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned

SKILLS

• Must have at least one year of relevant experience to apply
• Proven working experience as a Legal Assistant/Jr. Paralegal
• Familiarity of State and Federal rules and procedures regarding filing, protocols, and calendaring
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and case management software
• Knowledge of day-to-day operations within a law office
• Bilingual (Spanish) desired