Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Location: Encino, California

Salary: $70K to $90K per year annually, along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401k

Position: Full-time, Onsite, Direct Hire

LHH is working with a reputable firm in seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support their busy law firm in Encino, California. This is a fully onsite position offering a competitive salary of $70K to $90K, with a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in plaintiff's personal injury, and a strong ability to manage tasks independently while working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support multiple attorneys with case preparation and administrative tasks
• Interact with clients via phone, email, and in-person
• Prepare legal documents such as complaints, discovery, motions, and agreements
• Assist with case research, trial prep, and information gathering
• Conduct legal research using databases and publications
• File court documents and manage filings with government agencies
• Communicate with court officials, opposing counsel, and clients
• Help prepare for arbitration, depositions, hearings, and trials
• Manage incoming/outgoing phone calls, mail, and correspondence
• Draft and finalize legal letters and documents
• Manage attorneys' calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain organized files

Job Requirements:

• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in plaintiff’s personal injury law
• Familiar with pre-litigation and intake processes (client interviews, claims, property damage, medical care coordination)
• Knowledge of court filing procedures is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe; experience with ProLaw, Dragon, Speech Exec is a plus
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive with excellent follow-up
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team
• Spanish language skills are a plus
• Willing to train candidates with strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and a positive attitude