An established Westlake Village, California boutique law firm specializing in business litigation, real estate, transactional, and estate planning is currently seeking a Legal Assistant/ secretary who can hit the ground running and become a part of our amazing, growing firm. Join our team of diverse professionals and learn skills on the job that will help you progress in the legal field.
As a legal assistant, the candidate will be responsible for supporting our attorneys by performing a variety of administrative tasks, including, drafting legal correspondence, filing in both state and federal court, assisting the attorney in preparing pleadings and discovery, answering phones, filing, and communicating with attorneys, clients, and court personnel. If you are a self-motivated professional with litigation/ collection experience and a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply for this position today!
We offer a competitive compensation package; including company-sponsored employee medical benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and workplace perks such as food/coffee. Most importantly, we believe and offer an excellent work/life balance in a collaborative and casual, yet challenging, work environment.
Experience:
Two (2) years minimum of litigation or law firm experience
Attention to detail, reliable, responsible and dependable
Creative with the ability to see outside of the box
Effective problem solver
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Ability to handle multiple projects at once
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- litigation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person