Environmental Rescource Legal Assistant

Overview

This position is with Adams & Martin Group on behalf of a top national law firm. We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group Legal Team. Duties may vary based upon location and practice group.

Base pay range

$65,000.00 / yr - $95,000.00 / yr

Responsibilities

• Understands the specific needs and business of the practice group.
• Manages office logistics.
• Manages the business intake process - runs adversary searches, drafts screening memos and engagement letters and opens new files.
• Prepares, revises and formats legal documents and correspondence using various software applications and according to instructions; proofreads documents / correspondence for content, spelling, grammar, language usage and punctuation and puts into final form.
• May transcribe digital audio files to create written transcripts of recorded information.
• Prepares documents and applicable fees for electronic filing as needed and according to instructions. E-files documents with federal and state courts and other agencies.
• Manages incoming and outgoing telephone calls, mail (regular, certified, UPS, FedEx, etc.), hand deliveries and emails.
• Supports client activities and provides direct contact client assistance and support.
• Maintains and manages attorney / paralegal calendars - docket court deadlines, conferences, teleconferences, depositions, other meetings as requested.

Qualifications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

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