Trial Legal Assistant

Overview

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a global law firm to identify a Temp-to-Hire Trial Legal Assistant for its Los Angeles office. Under general supervision, this role supports assigned attorneys and maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys, and staff while observing confidentiality.

• Full-time
• Hybrid: typically 4 days onsite / 1 day remote (onsite needs may increase based on workload)
• Overtime/irregular hours may be needed occasionally, depending on workload
• Start: ASAP

• Electronically file legal case documents in State and Federal Courts
• Type and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents; draft standard correspondence and documents
• Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems using a master calendar system
• Record time/work to be billed to clients in a timely manner
• Open new matters, request conflict checks, and maintain electronic and hard-copy files; assist with file closing/archiving
• Screen phone calls and record messages
• Sort incoming mail and coordinate timely outgoing delivery
• Receive clients and visitors and maintain good client relations
• Schedule appointments and assist with travel arrangements as needed
• Coordinate with administrative support staff and assist with overflow administrative tasks as needed

• Minimum High School diploma required (college/associate degree preferred)
• 5+ years of law firm experience in a legal assistant role (trial/litigation support preferred)
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working across multiple applications
• Strong communication skills and discretion with confidential matters

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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