Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to provide dependable support to a criminal defense team handling matters ranging from misdemeanors to complex criminal and white-collar cases in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing both legal documentation and day-to-day case support. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced practice by keeping filings, calendars, correspondence, and case materials accurate and well coordinated.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate attorney schedules by tracking hearings, court appearances, and critical deadlines through Clio to help keep cases on pace.
• Prepare, revise, and distribute legal letters and other written communications with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Support case development by gathering basic legal research and arranging discovery records so materials are easy to review and access.
• Assemble pleadings and related documents for submission, ensuring filings are complete and properly formatted.
• Maintain orderly digital case records across SharePoint, cloud-based storage platforms, and PDF file repositories.
• Review legal documents carefully to catch formatting issues, spelling mistakes, and inconsistencies before finalization.
• Provide administrative and case coordination support for a diverse criminal defense caseload, including misdemeanor, serious criminal, and white-collar matters.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a Legal Assistant or similar legal support role is preferred.
• Background supporting criminal defense matters is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of court rules, filing practices, and legal procedures is preferred.
• Experience using Clio for deadline tracking and calendar coordination is preferred.
• Proficiency with SharePoint and digital document management systems is required.
• Familiarity with electronic filing processes is a plus, though not mandatory.
• Strong organizational ability, careful attention to detail, and solid proofreading skills are essential.

Compensation

$31.35-$36.30 Hourly

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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