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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.
- Assist staff in responding to discovery in litigation matters.
- General office duties including assisting in answering phones, maintaining calendars, copying, and collating documents and extensive scanning of documents and discovery responses.
- Organize and maintain file room, including retrieval from and delivery to records archive.
- Utilize Therefore and other department databases (file room, archive, contracts, trust, and estates, etc.)
- Draft and prepare emails, memoranda, and other correspondence/letters.
- Compile, analyze, and organize case information and exhibits.
- Assist attorneys and staff with contract matters and contract files and processing.
- Respond to email and telephone inquiries.
- Assist in maintenance and preparation of corporate minutes and filings.
- Coordinate information from websites and other source material for staff as assigned.
- Assist with legal department special projects as requested.
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:
- Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
- Prior experience working in person in a professional legal environment.
- Paralegal or legal assistant or paralegal training an added qualification but not required.
- Experience in working with sensitive and confidential matters.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Catholic teachings and institutions.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and other computer programs; experience in using data management systems.
- Operate standard office equipment.
Skills in:
- Organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to:
- Maintain high level of confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
- Be flexible, welcome interaction with numerous constituencies and perform well under
pressure for multiple parties
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
- Perform tasks requiring intermittent walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching above, at or below shoulder level, grasping, pulling, or pushing.
- Utilization of office equipment.
- Exposure to office level of noise and temperatures.
Our Benefits include:
- Health Insurance ( Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Mental Health Services (Employee Assistance Program)
- Pension Plan
- 403B Plan
- Vacation & Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discount Programs (24hr Fitness, LA Fitness, Hotel Engine, Great Work Perks*)
- *Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotel, Restaurant, and Shopping discounts)
- Transit Subsidy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.52 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Required)
- Document management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location