What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Ghidotti Berger?
We are a dynamic growth oriented Real Estate Law Firm with multiple entities and services lines in search of a talented, motivated, and experienced Legal Assistant. This position will provide critical support to our team of attorneys. This position must prioritize workloads to meet deadlines, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, produce accurate and high-quality work product in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
As a Legal Assistant you will be primarily responsible for providing administrative support on matters assigned. As a Legal Assistant, you may be assigned to work on matters handled in any of the states and jurisdictions the firm practices in.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Compile, prepare and summarize relevant information and materials to be used by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of complaints, motions, briefs, pretrial memorandums, and other legal documents
- Maintain and update active case files in the firm’s database
- Perform legal and operational research as part of case prep and suit filing
- Interact with clients as directed to gather appropriate support documentation
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of a case file management, including research, document production, accuracy reviews, and cost tracking
- Preparation of documents for attorney review including but not limited to demand letters, complaints, motions, proposed orders, proofs of service, and other documents as assigned.
- Completing service of documents as required by local rules.
- Filing documents with various courts throughout the various states/jurisdictions
- Calendaring deadlines and hearing dates
- Preparing client status reports
- Responding to client inquiries
- Internal and client system updates
- Listen to and communicate with team members both verbally and in written form to understand team goals, then help execute on the plan to realize those goals
- Multitasking, prioritizing, and working efficiently from one task to the next
- Administrative tasks as assigned
- Complete and manage administrative tasks as assigned
- Preferred: Experience in law firm, real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure and replevin.
Requirements
- 2-4 of Experience working in a Legal Assistant role
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional multi-tasking skills
- Excellent communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Ana, CA 92705 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $27
