Legal Assistant
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the legal field, preferably with a focus on personal injury law.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-performance environment.
- Must have legal administration and support experience.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accurately
- Must be able to reliably commute daily, as this is an on-site position
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a legal setting.
- Intelligent, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- Enthusiastic about professional growth within the firm.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated experience in personal injury law.
- Bilingual - Spanish speaking
Full description
Sweet James Accident Attorneys is a rapidly growing, AI-powered personal injury firm based in Orange County, CA. In less than a decade, we've built a nationally recognized brand and a proprietary AI and automation stack that make us one of the largest and most efficient providers of legal services in the country. Our growth runs on a culture of excellence, compassion, and results: Our team is committed to exceptional client experience and to supporting one another in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We invest in our people, encourage professional growth, and provide meaningful opportunities to build rewarding careers while making a real impact in our clients' lives.
Pay Scale: $26.00–$30.00 per hour (base pay)
Work arrangement: On-site
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support.
- Manage and organize legal documents, correspondence, and case files.
- Conduct legal research and assist in case preparation.
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Perform filing, faxing, scanning, copying, and data entry projects
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the legal field, preferably with a focus on personal injury law.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-performance environment.
- Must have legal administration and support experience.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accurately
- Must be able to reliably commute daily, as this is an on-site position
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a legal setting.
- Intelligent, proactive, and detail-oriented.
- Enthusiastic about professional growth within the firm.
Preferred
- Demonstrated experience in personal injury law.
- Bilingual - Spanish speaking
Benefits
- Benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- FSA or HSA option, depending on the selected medical plan
- 401(k) with 2% match after 90 days
- Paid time off (PTO) policy and paid holidays
- Ongoing mentorship, leadership support, and professional development and career advancement opportunities