Legal Assistant

Keystone Law Group, P.C.•Los Angeles, CA

20d•$28 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

Keystone Law Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys at its probate law practice. The role is suited to someone familiar with the legal or professional services industries who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with a team, communicate well, multitask, and maintain organization, flexibility, and attention to detail. The Legal Assistant reports to the Operations Manager. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the office. Duties include administrative and legal support, document preparation and filing, calendar and meeting coordination, trial preparation, client and vendor communications, onboarding and offboarding assistance, reimbursement processing, and mail handling. Other responsibilities and projects may be assigned. Keystone Law Group is a West Los Angeles-based boutique probate law firm focused on trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation and administration, as well as other probate disputes. The firm has around 60 employees and emphasizes client service, excellence, innovation, collaboration, camaraderie, continuous learning, open communication, strong relationships, and thoughtful use of technology. The hourly rate is $28.00 to $40.00, equivalent to $58,240 to $83,200 annually, depending on experience, plus a discretionary bonus. Benefits include employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage with optional buy-up, employer-paid life insurance, a lifestyle spending account to support wellness, a 401(k), paid time off, floating holidays, and more. Upon an offer, the firm completes background, reference, and employment verification checks. Where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair-chance laws and ordinances.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Relevant law office or professional services experience required.
Thorough knowledge of Windows, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to fluently read, write, and speak English.
Ability to type at least 65 words per minute.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
Ability to assume full responsibility for certain tasks and projects.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with civil court procedures and understanding filing requirements for legal documents.
Knowledge of legal CRM, document and task management systems, and DocuSign.
Litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys.
File, copy, scan, and save documents.
Complete legal tasks such as e-filings, proofs of service, and calendaring deadlines.
Prepare initial drafts of basic pleadings and discovery documents; format and finalize legal documents.
Calendar and schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, and hearings, both in person and virtually, for multiple attorneys.
Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and maintaining trial binders.
Communicate with clients and vendors, answer calls, draft correspondence, and provide back-up reception coverage.
Assist with client onboarding and offboarding processes.
Process monthly reimbursement reports for multiple attorneys.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
Perform other assigned responsibilities and projects.