Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co

. Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in providing legal and administrative support, including proficiency in preparing complex legal documents and managing court filings. Exhibits strong organizational and communication skills essential for maintaining schedules and assisting in trial preparations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Legal Assistant ExperienceCivil And Federal Court Filing KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAttention To DetailFile Site Or IManage Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationCourt Filing ProceduresProofreadingResearchingBilling And Invoicing

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCreative Problem SolvingTeamwork Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointFile SiteIManage

Industry Keywords

LitigationTrial SupportAppellate Filing ProceduresConfidential Information HandlingLegal Correspondence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high-volume complex legal documents, pleadings, letters, and emails
Prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities
File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic court filing systems and other means
Maintain calendars for hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, and meetings
Apply knowledge of civil and federal court filing deadlines, rules, and procedures
Prepare for and assist in trials
Assist paralegals with organizing case files and records maintenance
Arrange travel, including car, hotel, and airfare reservations
Complete attorney monthly expenses for accounting
Perform administrative work including billing, correspondence, invoices, and client reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of previous experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary
Legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts
Experience with appellate filing procedures and requirements is a plus
Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to think ahead and follow written and verbal instructions
Strong writing, researching, organization, flexibility, and teamwork skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Previous experience with File site or iManage filing systems
Creative problem solver who takes initiative with minimal supervision
Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the firm

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a balance between remote and in-office work
Flexible Paid Time Off – 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays
Referral Rewards – Generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues
Mentorship & Career Growth – Strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support
Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities
Six months fully paid parental leave for all parents
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans