Legal Assistant for Family Law Firm
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FAMILY LAW-LEGAL ASSISTANT
Rancho Cucamonga based law firm, specializing in Family and Criminal Law, seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide a range of legal support and administrative job duties to attorneys.
Primary Job Duties
* Organize, track, build and maintain case files, information, database files and records.
* Maintain contact with opposing party, counsel and clients involved in the case
* Transcribe dictation
* Keep clients informed regarding the status of their case
* Assist in preparation of requests for order, ex partes, petitions, responses, trial briefs, reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, declarations, pleadings and motions.
* Prepare subpoenas, discovery requests, and other case-related legal documents.
* Schedule client appointments, monitor calendars, and keep attorneys and clients informed of scheduled court dates.
* Assist attorneys with hearing/trial preparation (i.e. preparation of exhibits, witness lists, status reports, trial briefs and other case-related documents).
* Assist with answering phones, faxing, scanning, copying, processing incoming mail, processing outgoing mail, scheduling appointments, calendaring events, court filing, data entry, drafting retainer agreements
* Perform miscellaneous job duties related to the position.
Education/Experience
* High school diploma required
* MUST have 2+ years of Family Law experience
* Must possess critical thinking skills, planning and organizing skills
* Strong communication skills
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
* Proficient computer knowledge/skills
* Individual must be reliable, dependable, with a positive, professional attitude & demeanor
* Spanish speaking a plus
This law firm experiences periods of high volume phone calls, document preparation and office work. We are seeking a team player who can multitask and maintain a positive office presence to co-workers and clients.
Only qualified candidates need to apply.
Rate Range: Negotiable; salary commensurate with experience.
Work Remotely
* No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
- Location:
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Salary:
- $20
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal