Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation Law Firm!
- Sacramento, CA
- $23 - $25
- Hourly
- Managed by Jobot Pro: Ally Storm
A bit about us:
Prominent Sacramento based Defense Law Firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team immediately! This is a contract opportunity.
Why join us?
- Established Law Firm
- Wonderful Firm Culture
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact and keep the firm's document management system up to date
Job Details
Job Details:
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Consulting Legal Assistant to join our team. This role presents a unique opportunity for a passionate individual to contribute to our fast-paced, innovative legal department. The Consulting Legal Assistant will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This position offers the right candidate an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team of professionals in a high-energy, challenging, and collaborative environment. If you have a passion for law, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional service, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Consulting Legal Assistant to join our team. This role presents a unique opportunity for a passionate individual to contribute to our fast-paced, innovative legal department. The Consulting Legal Assistant will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing, proofreading, and formatting complex legal documents to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Conducting legal research and preparing reports to assist attorneys in determining legal precedents.
- Managing case files by organizing and tracking all important documents, letters, and legal papers using case management software.
- Utilizing legal coding to categorize and prioritize documents for easy retrieval and reference.
- Operating LexisNexis for legal research and other software for legal document preparation.
- Assisting in ensuring legal compliance across various departments by developing and implementing compliance programs.
- Communicating effectively with clients, attorneys, and court officials, both verbally and in writing.
- Providing support to attorneys in trial preparation by preparing case briefs and legal arguments.
- Coordinating and scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Proficiency in using legal software such as LexisNexis and legal case management systems.
- Strong knowledge of legal documentation, legal compliance, legal writing, and legal support services.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
- Excellent organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask effectively.
- Familiarity with legal coding and the ability to use it effectively to organize and categorize documents.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with strong decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field is preferred.
This position offers the right candidate an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team of professionals in a high-energy, challenging, and collaborative environment. If you have a passion for law, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional service, we would love to hear from you.
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