Our client, a startup, law firm in Los Angeles is looking to hire a legal assistant to provide support to their legal and operations teams. The successful candidate will have administrative experience in a corporate environment, with some legal experience, and a positive and flexible attitude. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Type, format, and edit litigation documents
• Proofread copy for spelling, grammar, and content; makes appropriate changes
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information
• Create, manage, and maintain electronic and hardcopy files
• Gather and retrieve information from files when needed
• Maintain attorney calendar; organize expense reports, plan and schedule meetings, teleconferences, and CLE classes; record and monitor deadlines
• Arrange for conference rooms and assist with scheduling conferences
• Provide administrative support (copy, scanning, faxing, etc.)
• Answer telephone, meet and greet clients as needed, respond to and assist clients, provide information and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution
• Record attorney time, review, process, and finalize bills
• Occasionally transcribes dictation
• Handle all other administrative duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of corporate administrative experience in legal
• College degree preferred
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with strong follow-through skills
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Flexibility to juggle moderate degree of multiple and changing priorities
• Resourcefulness (especially online) in executing projects
• Collaborative/teamwork attitude and skills a must