What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant / Paralegal position at Cohen Business Law Group, apc?
Company Description
Cohen Business Law Group, apc is a business law firm based in Westwood (Los Angeles) handling business litigation and transactions for clients across the United States. We value responsiveness, high-quality work product, and strong internal organization.
Role Description
- Position: Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Business Litigation Transactions)
- Type: Full-time, non-exempt
- Location: On-site, Los Angeles (Westwood)
- Start: ASAP
- You will support attorneys with litigation deadlines and filings, transactional document execution, and day-to-day office operations. This role is hands-on and requires excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
1- Litigation support
a) Prepare, format, assemble, and file pleadings and related court documents (state and/or federal depending on experience)
b) Maintain case calendars and track all deadlines (discovery, motion practice, pretrial, trial)
c) Assist with discovery: organizing collection, preparing draft shells, compiling responses, coordinating document productions, deposition/subpoena logistics
d) Trial/hearing prep support: exhibit and witness organization, binders (electronic and/or physical), logistics and scheduling
2 - Transactional support
a) Draft, proof, revise, and finalize agreements and corporate documents using firm templates and attorney direction
b) Coordinate signature and execution, organize closing documents, and assist with corporate filings
3 - Administrative support
a) Maintain clean, searchable electronic files and organized matter records
b) Schedule calls/meetings, manage deadlines, and communicate professionally with clients and third parties
Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- 2 years experience in a law firm supporting litigation matters
- Strong calendaring and deadline-tracking ownership (you reliably “run the calendar”)
- Strong Microsoft Word skills (formatting, clean redlines; styles/TOC a plus)
- Strong PDF/Adobe skills (combine, OCR, bookmark, basic redaction; Bates a plus)
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
- Able to work on-site in Westwood Monday–Friday
Preferred Qualifications
- State e-filing experience (Los Angeles Superior Court preferred)
- Federal e-filing experience (CM/ECF)
- Prior business litigation exposure
- Transactional support experience (contracts and corporate documents)
- Westlaw or Lexis experience
Compensation
a) Salary: $52,000–$62,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
b) Position classification: Full-time, non-exempt (overtime eligible as applicable)
Benefits
a) Medical, Dental, Vision
b) Retirement plan (401(k)) with matching (per plan terms)
c) Paid Time Off (PTO)
d) Continuing education / professional development opportunities (as applicable)
Hiring Timeline
We are interviewing immediately and moving quickly. We aim to make decisions within 48 hours of final interviews. Start date ASAP.
Salary : $52,000 - $62,000