Legal Assistant
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Robert Half Legal has partnered with a multi office/national law firm in Carlsbad looking for a full time legal assistant with experience in defense litigation. This legal assistant position would work in the areas of healthcare law, personal injury, and general civil litigation. They are looking for a self-motivated individual who has the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments. The ideal candidate will be able to anticipate needs, excel at communication, take direction well, and perform tasks independently. This role will be 100% onsite in Carlsbad. The position offers great stability and work/life balance.
Responsibilities:
Maintains attorneys' calendar, including docketing all court appearances, meetings, depositions, and deadlines. Schedules court appearances, client meetings, depositions and other engagements. Ensures there are no scheduling conflicts and notifies attorneys of pending deadlines. Prepares and files pleadings and other Court documents and serving all appropriate parties. Serves as intermediary between attorneys, firm personnel and the courts, relaying communications between each group. Generates all correspondence. Assists with logging and distributing incoming and outgoing mail. Creates and maintains client files, records, logs and any other information in relation to case file.
Proven experience as legal assistant or legal secretary Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court e-filing systems Computer literacy Adept at problem solving Excellent secretarial and organizational skills Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to jeremy.dinkin @ roberthalflegal com