Legal Assistant

Summary

Keystone Law Group has an excellent opportunity for a dynamic candidate to join its growing

law practice. The ideal candidate is familiar with the legal and / or professional services industries

and excels in a fast-paced work environment. The role requires a team player with excellent

interpersonal and communication skills, who can also multitask effectively, demonstrating

organization, flexibility, and attention to detail. The Legal Assistant will report to the Operations

Manager.

About Us

Based in West Los Angeles, Keystone Law Group is a probate law firm with a focus on all types

of trust, estate and conservatorship litigation, administration and other probate disputes.

Keystone is a forward-thinking boutique practice with just under 50 employees dedicated to

providing superior client service, creating an excellent work environment, using cutting-edge

technology, and constantly evolving.

Location

Position is hybrid with 3 days per week in the office

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys
• Administrative duties such as filing, copying, scanning and saving documents
• Legal tasks such as e-filings, proofs of service and calendaring deadlines
• Prepare initial drafts of basic pleadings and discovery documents, as well as formatting and finalizing legal documents
• Calendar and schedule meetings, depositions, mediations and hearings (in-person and virtual) for multiple attorneys
• Client and vendor communication including answering calls and drafting correspondence
• Assist with client onboarding and offboarding processes
• Process monthly reimbursement reports for multiple attorneys
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Other responsibilities and projects, as assigned

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of computer software including Windows, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook etc.
• Experience with civil court procedures and understanding of filing requirements for legal documents preferred
• Knowledge of legal CRM, document and task management, and DocuSign preferred
• Ability to fluently read, write and speak English
• Ability to type at least 65 words per minute
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment
• Ability to assume full responsibility for certain tasks and projects
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate and high-quality work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Relevant law office or professional services experience required, litigation experience preferred

Salary Range

• $25.00 $36.06 per hour (equivalent to $52,000 to $75,000 annually), depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus
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