Legal Assistant
Adams & Martin Group

A great opportunity to join a national law firm!

The Legal Resource Assistant is responsible for supporting legal staff by gathering, organizing, and maintaining legal resources, documents, and case files. This role involves assisting in legal research, managing databases, drafting and proofreading legal documents, and ensuring that the legal team has the necessary resources for case preparation and execution.

Key Responsibilities:
Legal Research & Document Management:

Conduct legal research on a variety of topics, including statutes, case law, regulations, and legal precedents.
Assist in preparing research summaries and reports for lawyers or paralegals.
Organize and manage legal documents, contracts, and case files (both physical and digital).
Maintain and update legal databases, filing systems, and case management software.
Administrative Support:

Draft and proofread legal documents such as contracts, memoranda, and legal correspondence.
Assist in preparing discovery documents, exhibits, and trial materials.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, hearings, and conferences related to cases.
Track deadlines for filing and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal timelines.
Client and Vendor Liaison:

Communicate with clients, vendors, and external agencies to gather necessary information for case preparation.
Prepare client billing records and assist with invoice tracking.
Case Preparation and Trial Support:

Help lawyers prepare for hearings, trials, and depositions by organizing exhibits and case notes.
Ensure that all required documents are available and properly filed with courts or agencies.
Assist in preparing presentations or trial exhibits when necessary.
Team Collaboration:

Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other staff to facilitate the efficient operation of the legal team.
Provide general administrative assistance to lawyers and paralegals, including travel arrangements and meeting scheduling.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.