Legal Assistant

SummaryKeystone Law Group has an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our growing law practice. The ideal candidate is familiar with the legal and/or professional services industries and excels in a fast-paced work environment. The role requires a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can also multitask effectively, and demonstrate organization, flexibility, and attention to detail. The Legal Assistant will report to the Operations Manager. About UsBased in West Los Angeles, Keystone Law Group is a forward-thinking probate law firm with a focus on trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation, administration, and other probate disputes. The firm is a boutique practice with around 60 employees, all dedicated to delivering superior client service through a culture grounded in excellence, innovation, collaboration, and camaraderie. Continuous learning, open communication, strong relationships, and the thoughtful use of cutting‑edge technology support both client outcomes and the firm's internal team. LocationPosition is hybrid with 3 days per week in the office. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative support to multiple attorneys

Administrative duties such as filing, copying, scanning and saving documents

Legal tasks such as e-filings, proofs of service and calendaring deadlines

Prepare initial drafts of basic pleadings and discovery documents, as well as formatting and finalizing legal documents

Calendar and schedule meetings, depositions, mediations, and hearings (in-person and virtual) for multiple attorneys Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and maintaining trial binders

Client and vendor communication including answering calls, drafting correspondence and back-up reception duties

Assist with client onboarding and offboarding processes

Process monthly reimbursement reports for multiple attorneys

Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages

Other responsibilities and projects, as assigned

QualificationsThorough knowledge of computer software including Windows, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.Experience with civil court procedures and understanding of filing requirements for legal documents preferred

Knowledge of legal CRM, document and task management, and DocuSign preferred

Ability to fluently read, write, and speak EnglishAbility to type at least 65 words per minute

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment

Ability to assume full responsibility for certain tasks and projects

Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate and high-quality work

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree required Relevant law office or professional services experience required; litigation experience preferred Salary Range & BenefitsHourly rate is $28.00 to $40.00 (equivalent to $58,240 to $83,200 annually), depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus

Keystone offers competitive benefits, such as: employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision with optional buy up; employer-paid life insurance; lifestyle spending account to support wellness; 401(k); paid time off and floating holidays; and more

Upon an offer of employment, Keystone Law Group completes a background check, reference check, and verification of employment. Where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable federal, state, and/or local laws/ordinances.