Legal Administrative Assistant

$31,200 - $208,000/Yr

Consilio, ELS Direct Hire Division - Los Angeles, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The Legal Administrative Assistant will support a global client by providing high-level administrative assistance to lawyers, ensuring effective communication and organization within the legal team. This role involves contract management, client communication, and preparation of legal documents, contributing to the overall efficiency of legal operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle basic contract management including collecting documents, getting agreements signed using DocuSign, and uploading contracts into Cobblestone.
• Route inquiries to attorneys via email and gather necessary items from sales representatives for contracts.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers to enhance office effectiveness.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties as needed.
• Support and attend trials, preparing case briefs and summarizing depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research to locate case-relevant information.
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Answer and direct phone calls, maintaining contact lists.
• Monitor deadlines and manage calendars.

Requirements

• 2+ years of administrative experience in a law firm or professional services organization.
• Litigation and e-filing experience with U.S. District and State Courts, particularly in California (Washington State experience is a plus).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Innova/Litera.
• Ability to perform advanced document formatting, conversions, and redlining.
• Strong knowledge of litigation practice areas and understanding of legal terminology and documentation.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive hourly pay of $35
• Potential for contract-to-permanent position after 6 months