Legal Assistant
Company: Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP
Location: Torrance
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are looking for an
experienced legal assistant who can help the busy attorneys and
paralegals at our law office assist clients. You’ll be responsible
for managing office correspondence, including answering phone calls
and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring our legal
team is aware of upcoming deadlines. You’ll also assist with
preparing legal documents and contracts, and perform any other
tasks as needed to ensure our firm is operating efficiently. If you
work well in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver a
high-quality work product, reach out to us today! Compensation:
$41,600 - $65,000yearly Responsibilities: Assist with the creation
of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions,
subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation,
and proofread documents a needed Undertake other duties as needed
to ensure the firm operates efficiently Manage office
correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone
calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking
dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming
deadlines Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily
time records with assistance from the accounting department Conduct
legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and
paralegals Time tracking on Clio daily for your time and the
attorney's time Answering phones, obtaining necessary information
from callers onto the Clio system for the attorneys, routing calls,
and making call logs Maintain good client relationships for
attorneys Complete all document processing and correspondence
assignments accurately Prepare New Case Matters on Clio for new and
existing clients, and engagement letters Maintain vendor folders
and process daily mail Prepare and process costs and add them to
the Billing with receipts, sending them to the appropriate parties,
in accordance with the guidelines Prepare and arrange Personal
Service, Copying, and facsimile requests Make all necessary travel
arrangements Maintain accurate time entries for activities daily,
for attorneys and yourself, on the billing software Maintain
attorney/paralegal calendar, including scheduling and coordinating,
telephonic, Zoom, and in-person meetings Prepare correspondence for
receipt via email/portal and/or mail Track and organize costs in
client matters and provide vendor folders to the managing partner
for timely payments to vendors Organize and maintain the common
areas throughout the office Maintain and Order supplies Process and
drop off returns Maintain client e-file and tangible files Prepare
cover letters and mailings Create shells, type and format a variety
of litigation pleadings and discovery documents; prepare documents
for filing and service of documents; electronically file and serve
court documents as required by state, Federal, and local rules
Draft certain motions and pleadings Prepare and organize materials
needed for expert witness review Manage documents and maintain
organized case files Handles all aspects of document preparation,
including processing edits, generating redlines, PDF creation,
conversions, and quality control of work product Seeks ways of
being professional and responsive to clients, providing superior
client service Utilizes applications like Excel and Adobe with
proficiency to facilitate an attorney’s work Contact outside
sources to retrieve information, review, and analyze the same
Search and retrieve information from court-related databases as
well as other online sources for case information Performs other
related duties and special projects as assigned Assures that all
completed projects adhere to accepted professional standards
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written, and verbal
communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships
with others Manages Firm resources responsibly Complies with and
understands Firm operations, policies, and procedures Regular and
reliable physical presence to work as part of a team Coordinate the
service of process Prepare and coordinate service of Subpoenas,
with Notice to Consumer Organize exhibits, files, and all other
supporting documents All other duties as assigned or required
Qualifications: Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding
deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment Candidates should
have strong organizational skills and communication skills Ability
to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products Candidates must
have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing
programs Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high
school diploma or equivalent is necessary Applicants must be able
to type 65 words per minute or faster Have at least 3 years of
experience as a litigation legal secretary in civil, probate, or
family law Competencies: Ability to work independently and as part
of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors,
meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility with work assignments
(including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work
schedule Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments Must
demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact Possess excellent
written, communication, and proofreading skills with attention to
detail Reliable, committed, and punctual Each team member is
expected to provide professional, efficient, and thoughtful support
to the attorneys. Each team member should think critically and use
common sense and problem-solving skills while maintaining a
positive, professional attitude at work. In our work, we act as a
cohesive team to reach common goals on the client's behalf About
Company Our law firm was established over 30 years ago in Torrance,
CA. The father-daughter legal team provides high-quality
professional legal services for clients. The firm appears in Los
Angeles and Orange County courts, providing clients with
individually tailored representation, with a focus on Probate,
Trusts & Estates. Benefits: We offer compensation based on
experience and an excellent benefits package. We offer up to
$200/month reimbursement for medical, dental, and vision insurance
premiums. In addition, benefited employees receive firm-paid life
insurance, 10 paid holidays, and 401(k) with matching
contributions. Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional
development and advancement.
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