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Title: Temp-to-Hire Trial Legal Assistant (Hybrid)
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017 – typically 4 days onsite/1 day remote (onsite needs may increase based on workload)
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire | Full-time
Pay Range: $35-$45/hr. (depending on experience)
Start: ASAP
Duration: open-ended, with the possibility of converting direct hire
Hours: Full-time; overtime/irregular hours may be needed occasionally, depending on workload
Parking: Parking will be provided.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Work occasionally may require more than 35-40 hours/week and irregular hours
Qualifications
- 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
