Legal Assistant (On-Site)

Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck

Torrance, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Customer Relations, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Mail Processing, Organizational Skills, Research Skills, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Torrance, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Legal Assistant

The Torrance, California office of Kaufman Dolowich is a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas. We are actively seeking a Legal Assistant to work directly with our attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases and get involved in fact-finding projects.

Our Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our growing team!

Responsibilities
  • Assist with complex document production, drafting pleadings, discovery and correspondence
  • Create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
  • Prepare court filings and file with various courts (traditional and e-filings)
  • Communicate with court staff regarding various issues
  • Handle outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys
  • Maintain calendars for assigned attorneys
  • Prepare Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines
  • Schedule Depositions, Mediations, as well as handling all calendaring for assigned attorneys
  • Scan and uploads documents to the document management system and creates templates for new files
  • Answer telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others
  • Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of litigation experience
  • Exceptional writing, communication, and organization skills
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
  • Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy and knowledge of legal terminology
Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?
  • Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses
  • Team-first culture with open communication and support
  • Comprehensive benefits offerings
  • Uncapped professional development opportunities
  • Dynamic, team-oriented, on-site working environment with open communication and support

Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $95,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate's experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

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Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck

KDV is a nationally recognized, AV-rated® law firm serving the business community in a number of practice areas. Originally ...founded over 25 years ago, KDV has established a strong reputation in areas of commercial litigation, directors and officers liability (D&O), all matters involving financial institutions, and professional liability coverage and defense. While our firm represents many major insurance carriers and their corporate insureds, our clients also include family-owned and closely held businesses, professional partnerships, middle-market companies, Fortune 500 and other substantial corporations, professionals, private employers, builders and developers, construction companies, architects, engineers, design professionals, real estate companies, financial institutions, manufacturers, distributors, media and cyber firms, food and beverage companies and municipalities. KDV’s attorneys are seasoned legal practitioners and litigators who place clients first, think like business people, and provide viable, efficient, innovative solutions.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Legal Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
http://kdvlaw.com/