Legal Calendar Clerk

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Legal Calendar Clerk to join our growing team and serve as a critical support system for our attorneys and paralegals. This is an excellent entry point into employment litigation for someone who's detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn.

What makes this role special? You'll start with core administrative responsibilities, but as you develop your skills and knowledge, you'll have the opportunity to grow into broader litigation support functions including expanded calendaring, clerking duties, and case management.

What You'll Do

Core Responsibilities

• Answer phones and manage messages with professionalism, serving as a first point of contact for clients and courts
• Handle client communication with empathy and clarity, supporting our commitment to excellent client service
• File, scan, and organize case files (both electronic and paper) with meticulous attention to detail
• Assist with calendaring hearings, deadlines, and firm events to ensure nothing is missed
• Support attorneys and paralegals with general administrative tasks that keep cases moving forward

Growth Opportunities

As you gain experience and demonstrate capability, your responsibilities will expand to include:

• Advanced calendaring and deadline management
• Clerking duties and document preparation
• Expanded litigation support responsibilities
• Direct involvement in case management and trial preparation

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail you catch what others miss
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a polished phone presence
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and maturity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Reliable and self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Eager to learn and grow within the legal field

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior legal support experience or experience working for a law firm
• Familiarity with legal calendaring and court deadlines
• Experience with electronic filing systems

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Environment: Begins remote, transitioning to hybrid schedule in Los Angeles, CA 90067

Benefits Package:

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off to maintain work-life balance
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Why Join Abrolat Law?

• Career growth path: Start in administration and develop into litigation support roles
• Learn from trial attorneys: Gain exposure to high-quality employment litigation and trial work
• Meaningful work: Support cases that fight for employees' rights and workplace justice
• Boutique firm advantage: Your work is visible and valued; you're not just a number
• Supportive environment: Work with a team that values precision and professionalism
• Flexible start: Begin remotely and transition to hybrid as you settle into the role
• Skills development: Build a strong foundation in legal procedures and litigation support

Ideal Candidate Profile

You're someone who:

• Takes pride in getting the details right and staying organized
• Communicates professionally and handles sensitive situations with maturity
• Wants to build a career in the legal field, starting from the ground up
• Thrives on structure, deadlines, and clear processes
• Values working in an environment where quality matters more than quantity
• Is self-motivated and doesn't need constant supervision
• Sees this as more than just a jobit's a career starting point
• Is excited about employment law and representing employees

What Success Looks Like in This Role

In your first 90 days, you'll:

• Master the firm's calendaring system and deadline tracking processes
• Build strong relationships with attorneys, paralegals, and clients
• Demonstrate reliability in managing phones, messages, and file organization
• Show initiative in learning legal terminology and procedures
• Identify opportunities to take on additional responsibilities

Within your first year, you'll:

• Expand into more complex calendaring and litigation support tasks
• Take ownership of specific administrative functions
• Contribute to case preparation and trial support
• Become an indispensable member of the litigation team

Work Location & Schedule

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Century City area)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday
Work Arrangement: Starts remote, transitions to hybrid (in-office and remote mix)

The hybrid schedule allows you to balance the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative benefits of in-person teamwork as you learn and grow in the role.

Ready to Start Your Legal Career?

If you're detail-oriented, organized, and ready to begin building a career in employment litigation with a quality-focused boutique firm, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume via Indeed and answer the screening question:

• Do you have prior legal support experience, or experience working for a law firm?

Please note: Ability to commute to Los Angeles, CA 90067 is preferred for the hybrid schedule.

Abrolat Law, PC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and professional workplace where every team member can learn, grow, and thrive.