Legal Administrative Assistant- 3610621

Location: Los Angeles CA 90017 AND Los Angeles CA 90067 (Century City) Salary/Payrate:$100K-$110K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: During the temporary employment, you will be required to be 100% Onsite. Once converted, this will be a hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days WFH) Term:2-3 month temporary with the goal being you are converted to FTE during that time Bachelor’s degree required: NO Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION: NOTE: FOR DOWNTOWN – our client is ideally looking for someone with construction experience FOR CENTURY CITY – our client is ideally looking for someone with Labor and Employment experience As a Legal Support Assistant, you will provide a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys/paralegals. You will be responsible for interacting with colleagues in a team setting and upholding the image of the Firm by maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff, and observing confidentiality of client matters. You will: Draft, input, revise and finalize, routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents. File legal documents in federal and state courts, including e-filing in all courts and agencies; prepare documents for service of process; prepare case “shell” documents for use by attorneys. Verify all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included with transmittal letters/memos. Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar. Maintain good public relations with clients. Review all incoming mail, distribute to teams as needed and upload to the DMS. Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery. Prepare expense reports, manage vendor invoices, mailings, and request checks as needed. Enter attorney time and send time entry reminders. Assist with review and edit of client pre-bills as necessary. Schedule appointments and make arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel. Complete client/matter intake forms; request conflicts of interest checks; open new files and prepare files to be closed. Coordinate and follow through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g., word processing, receptionists, file/document clerks, office services). Provide overflow and absence coverage assistance as well as secretarial support for Legal Support Assistant Team Members’ attorneys. Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements: 5-7 years of litigation legal assistant experience, construction litigation experience preferred Strong proofreading skills, attention to detail and solid grammar/spelling skills. Legal citation and legal terminology expertise. High degree of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Word, Outlook, Excel). Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Elite, iManage, Chrome River, Forte or similar technology. The ability to organize, prioritize and meet the demands off multiple attorney assignments. Good attendance and punctuality. Flexibility to adjust hours and to work additional hours as necessary to meet operating and business needs