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Company Description La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is a civil litigation firm that has served clients across California for more than 50 years. The firm is known for its stability, strong trial experience, and a proven record of successful defense in high-stakes matters. Clients benefit from the firm’s credibility and longstanding relationships with public and private judiciaries throughout the state, helping to ensure timely and efficient case management. With offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, Northern California, Riverside, and San Diego, the firm provides statewide reach and comprehensive support to diverse clients. La Follette Johnson maintains a reputation for professionalism, ethics, and civility, offering an environment focused on quality advocacy and collaborative legal practice.

Role Description This full-time hybrid role is based in Glendale, CA, with the flexibility to perform some responsibilities from home. The candidate will assist attorneys with case preparation and management, including organizing case files, reviewing documents, and drafting and formatting legal correspondence and basic pleadings. Day-to-day tasks may include coordinating schedules, maintaining case calendars and deadlines, communicating with clients and internal team members, and supporting trial preparation efforts such as assembling exhibits and witness materials. The role also involves conducting factual and legal research under supervision, preparing summaries of records, and assisting with electronic and physical filing systems. The candidate will collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to support efficient, ethical, and professional representation of clients.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong legal support skills, including document organization, case file maintenance, and basic legal drafting.
• Candidates should possess research and analytical skills for reviewing records, summarizing information, and supporting case strategy.
• Candidates should possess communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and staff in a professional, courteous manner.
• Candidates should possess time management and organizational skills for handling multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with office software and legal technology, including word processing tools, document management systems, and electronic calendaring.
• Candidates should ideally have prior experience in civil litigation or a law firm environment; a relevant certification, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as legal studies, paralegal studies, or business) is beneficial.
• Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to ethical practice, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid on-site/remote setting.