Legal Secretary Assistant

**Job Overview** We are seeking a dynamic and detail\-oriented Legal Secretary Assistant to join our legal team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support across a diverse range of practice areas, ensuring smooth operations and efficient case management. Your energetic approach and organizational prowess will help facilitate seamless communication between clients, attorneys, and external stakeholders. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal support skills while contributing to impactful legal work in a fast\-paced environment. **Duties** * Manage and organize legal documents, case files, and correspondence using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw. * Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other resources to support case preparation across various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, tribal law, patent law, and more. * Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, contracts, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail. * Assist with client communication by scheduling meetings, preparing interview questions for client intake or witness interviews, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. * Support attorneys with procedural law requirements by preparing filings for civil litigation and general \& commercial litigation cases. * Enter data accurately into case management systems; maintain organized filing systems for easy retrieval of documents. * Provide executive administrative support including calendar management, phone etiquette, organizing meetings, and coordinating project timelines. **Experience** * Proven legal support experience with familiarity in multiple practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, landlord\-tenant law, personal injury law (including personal injury case experience), workers' compensation law, securities law, patent law, tribal law \& regulations, and civil litigation support. * Paralegal experience or equivalent legal administrative experience is highly desirable. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word processing), Westlaw, LexisNexis, LegalCase Management software (such as PCLaw), iManage or similar document management systems. * Strong research skills with the ability to analyze legal issues efficiently. * Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy. * Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities. * Demonstrated client communication skills with professional phone etiquette and confidentiality handling. * Knowledge of procedural laws relevant to civil litigation and general \& commercial litigation processes is preferred. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values proactive support and meticulous attention to detail! This role offers an engaging environment where your legal administrative expertise will make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in the legal field. Pay: From $18\.50 per hour Work Location: Hybrid remote in Encino, CA 91316