Legal Assistant

Located in Glendale, California, RK Legal seeks a motivated, energetic individual looking to gain extensive legal experience. This is an in-person, full-time job with the following schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter that is interested in labor and employment law (e.g. wrongful termination, employment discrimination/harassment, and wage and hour matters), and workers' compensation law. The position also offers a unique experience and insight in litigating state and federal class actions and PAGA representative actions.

Primary duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct initial consultations and meetings with prospective clients under Attorney supervision;
• Assist with drafting various pleadings, papers, and forms, including, but not limited to, client retainers, applications, discovery, complaints (civil and administrative), and records requests;
• Maintain and review client records, including copying, scanning, and updating case information on the firm's case management database;
• Prepare correspondences, notices and miscellaneous forms;
• Process correspondence, prepare mailings, and update tasks/deadlines and firm calendar daily;
• Directly communicate with the Court, current and prospective clients, insurance companies, and various personnel at the direction and supervision of the managing attorney;
• Connect with Physician offices to coordinate medical appointments for clients.

RK Legal offers a generous compensation package and eligible employees may earn bonuses awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance.

Desired Skills & Experience

-Spanish speaking preferred.

-Familiarity with WestLaw, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office.

-1 year law firm experience required. If this requirement is not met, your application will automatically be disqualified.

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible
• In-person position (no remote work)

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25