Levin & Nalbandyan, LLP is a respected law firm that has an immediate opening for a legal assistant/paralegal to join its team in Studio City. The eleven-lawyer firm represents plaintiffs in various legal matters, including employment, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and able to manage their workload with minimal supervision. If you enjoy multitasking, have a great work ethic, and take pride in doing a job well, we would love to hear from you.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
- Casual work attire
- Relaxed atmosphere
- On-the-job training
- Flexible working hours
- Safe work environment
- Lively atmosphere
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Job Summary:
- Drafting correspondence and routine pleadings
- Calendaring and follow-up with attorneys
- Organization of files and documents
- Scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations and court dates
- Court filings (state and federal)
- Subpoena preparation
- Trial preparation
- Recording attorneys' time
- Answering phones
- Processing mail
- Responding to discovery
Legal Assistant Requirements:
- Experienced and well versed in the litigation process
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Excellent technical skills (Microsoft Office and Outlook)
- Plaintiff's experience in personal injury a must (1-3 years)
- Knowledge of local court rules and procedures
- Strong grammar, spelling and punctuation skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to type at least 65 WPM
- Good references
Perks & Benefits:
· Full-time
· Health Benefits
· Eligibility to participate in 401(k) program with matching
· Sick, Vacation, and holiday time.
Worksite
- In-office position
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
- Civil Litigation: 1 year (Required)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Required)
- Paralegal Certification (Required)
- Work Location: In person