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Synectics Inc. · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Synectics Inc. is seeking a highly organized and motivated Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support a plaintiff-side employment law practice. The role involves providing litigation support, managing case files, and assisting attorneys with trial preparation and client communication.

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Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support a plaintiff-side employment law practice

Provide litigation support in plaintiff-side employment law matters, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases

Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence

Manage case files from intake through resolution

Coordinate court filings, deadlines, hearings, and depositions

Assist attorneys with trial preparation and discovery management

Conduct client intake and maintain regular client communication

Translate and communicate with Spanish-speaking clients as needed

Maintain accurate calendars and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines

Qualification

Litigation experienceCivil litigationBilingual in SpanishCourt filing systemsTrial preparationMultitasking skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bilingual in Spanish and English (required)

Prior experience as a legal assistant in litigation

Hands-on experience in civil litigation, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, many of whom may be Spanish-speaking

Familiarity with civil procedure and court filing systems

Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced legal team