Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to provide hands-on support for probate and trust litigation matters in Whittier, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a busy legal setting and can help keep filings, case materials, and court-related documentation organized and on schedule. The role will partner closely with attorneys to prepare documents, manage deadlines, and support state court filing activity with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, review, and assemble legal documents for submission in state court matters related to probate and trust disputes.
• Coordinate e-filing activities and help ensure court submissions are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Maintain organized case files, probate records, and supporting documentation for active litigation matters.
• Assist attorneys with document preparation, matter tracking, and day-to-day coordination across assigned cases.
• Monitor calendars and key case dates to support timely responses, filings, and procedural follow-up.
• Enter and manage matter information in Clio and other legal case management tools as needed.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a Legal Assistant role, ideally supporting probate and trust litigation matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state court e-filing procedures and court filing requirements.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and track legal documents with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with probate-related documentation and litigation case files.
• Proficiency with Clio is required.
• Strong calendar management skills and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$31.35-$36.30 Hourly

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