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Legal Assistant / Receptionist (Family Law & Personal Injury) Jobs in Burbank at Law Offices of Alice Mkroyan, PLC
Legal Assistant / Receptionist (Family Law & Personal Injury)
Independent Contractor – 1099 | Hourly
Position Overview
The Law Office is seeking a Legal Assistant / Receptionist to support a busy family law and personal injury practice. This role combines front-desk responsibilities with legal administrative support. The position requires strong organization, professionalism with clients, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.
Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred, particularly those fluent in Spanish, Armenian, or Russian.
Compensation
- Independent Contractor (1099) position
- Hourly compensation based on experience
- Typical range: $22 – $35 per hour depending on experience and language ability
- Flexible hours based on office needs and case workload
ResponsibilitiesReception / Client Intake
- Answer incoming calls and direct them appropriately
- Greet clients and visitors professionally
- Conduct initial client intake and collect basic case information
- Schedule consultations, mediations, depositions, and court hearings
- Maintain professional communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and office correspondence
Family Law Support
- Assist with preparation of pleadings and filings including:
- Petitions for dissolution
- Declarations
- Requests for Orders
- Financial disclosures
- Organize client documentation and financial records
- Maintain case files and track deadlines
- Assist with mediation preparation and document organization
Personal Injury Support
- Request and organize medical records and billing records
- Maintain claim files and case documentation
- Communicate with insurance adjusters and medical providers
- Assist with drafting demand packages
- Calendar litigation deadlines and case milestones
Administrative Duties
- Manage digital and physical case files
- Assist with e-filing and document formatting
- Proofread legal correspondence and filings
- Maintain office organization and workflow
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a law office preferred (1–2 years minimum)
- Experience in family law or personal injury strongly preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- Comfortable communicating with clients under stressful circumstances
Preferred:
- Fluency in Spanish, Armenian, or Russian
- Experience with legal intake and client communication
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is professional and calm when dealing with emotional family law clients
- Can shift between receptionist duties and legal support
- Is proactive and detail-oriented
- Works well in a small law office environment
- Takes ownership of tasks and deadlines
Work Environment
Small, fast-paced law office primarily handling family law and personal injury matters. The role requires interaction with clients experiencing stressful life situations, therefore professionalism, discretion, and empathy are essential.
Pay: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant / Receptionist (Family Law & Personal Injury)
Company: Law Offices of Alice Mkroyan, PLC
Location: Burbank
