Legal Assistant/Secretary

Hylton & Associates

Legal Assistant/Secretary

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Hylton & Associates is looking to hire two legal assistants for our litigation team. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

    Job duties include, but are not limited to: answering phones, speaking to clients, filing documents in state and federal court, calendaring, creating documents, supporting assigned attorneys, as well as various other tasks.

    The ideal candidate would be detail oriented, organized, works well as part of a team but also independently, fast learner, can work in a fast- paced environment and can multi-task.

    Compensation is competitive and will depend on experience level. Overtime pay is available when needed, but is not required. Benefits include paid sick days, vacation days, and paid Holidays.

    Responsibilities

    Provide general administrative support

    Communicate with clients and witnesses

    Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs

    Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review

    File documents in state and federal court

    Calendaring

    Qualifications

    Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role is required

    Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system

    Strong verbal and written communication skills

    Highly organized with document management experience

    Excellent research skills

    Experience with Microsoft Office

    Spanish preferred but not required

    Ability to multitask and work well under pressure