Legal Practice Assistant

Overview

An immediate opening is available for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant (LPA) to work remotely from the Los Angeles office supporting attorneys on the Mass Torts Team. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Word processing of letters, memos, forms, and other correspondence and legal documents as requested
• Maintaining calendars, including docketing critical deadlines, court dates, and hearings
• Scheduling meetings and conference rooms; coordinating meals and refreshments for meetings
• Proofreading documents for content and context
• Assisting attorneys with routing client bills for processing
• Making travel arrangements, including transportation, automobile rentals, and hotel reservations
• Answering and screening routine telephone calls per attorney instructions; providing backup telephone coverage at the reception desk as needed
• Filing correspondence and legal documents according to the office filing system; coordinating with records management
• Assisting with trial preparation tasks such as organizing exhibits and preparing notebooks and binders
• Filing documents with various courts
• Performing other duties related to attorney practice, including administrative work, practice development initiatives, and committee projects
• Assisting with special projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least five years of related experience and/or training
• Strong writing and communication skills with documented interpersonal abilities
• Strong analytical skills and ability to quickly grasp new concepts
• Demonstrated organizational skills: responsive, efficient, independent, high energy, and proactive in a fast-paced environment with deadline pressures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Team player able to interact effectively with all organizational levels and external clients
• Professional presentation and understanding of confidentiality and handling highly sensitive client and firm-related information

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $70,000 - $110,000 for candidates with 5-15 years of experience
• Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience

Location

• Remote work from the Los Angeles office

Additional Information

Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and related ordinances.

Material job duties include adherence to firm policies, exercising sound judgment, working safely and respectfully with others, exhibiting trustworthiness, and safeguarding business operations, which may be impacted by criminal history.