Temporary Legal Assistant
We are seeking a Temporary Legal Assistant to join our client's team! The Senior Legal Assistant supports attorneys by performing a variety of management functions, legal research, and factual investigations. This position requires significant independent judgment and may include supervising and training project assistants and paralegals. Ideal candidates are self-starters with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to providing high-quality client service are essential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine, organize, analyze, and summarize information related to specific legal matters, and present findings in a logical and usable format.

• Utilize firm software and practice-specific technology efficiently.

• Investigate factual issues using various sources, including libraries, websites, client repositories, and external databases.

• Maintain client, matter, or practice-group resources in electronic and/or hard copy format.

• Prepare clear, well-organized written communications such as memos, emails, and reports.

• Assist in all aspects of transactions or trials, including drafting legal documents, coordinating document productions, administering trusts and estates, and supporting real estate transactions.

• Adhere to all firm administrative standards, including preparing and submitting daily time entries, attending administrative meetings, and maintaining accurate client and firm records.

• Coordinate with vendors and service providers in accordance with firm procurement policies.

• Train project assistants on project-specific duties and responsibilities as needed.

• Perform legal tasks requiring significant independent judgment.

• Develop procedures and systems to enhance the delivery of effective legal services.
  Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with a minimum of five (5) years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a relevant practice area.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and practice-specific legal technology.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities; capable of making independent decisions on daily work tasks.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and handle complex assignments.

• Demonstrates confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all work.

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and Excel.

• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends and developments in the legal profession.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.