Trainee / Legal Assistant - Wohlner Kaplon Cutler Halford Rosenfeld & Levy

Overview: 

Wohlner Kaplon Cutler Halford Rosenfeld & Levy is a labor law firm located in
Encino, California. WKC offers a collegial professional work environment and Union
benefits, including paid medical coverage, vacation, sick time, 13 paid holidays, and a
pension plan.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Trainee/Legal Assistant Position will provide support to attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff by maintaining physical and electronic files, performing clerical and office-support duties, and assisting with legal assignments under appropriate supervision. This position is designed for a dependable, detail-oriented candidate who is interested in learning law office procedures, developing practical legal support skills, and assuming additional responsibilities over time.

Required Qualifications: To perform the Trainee position successfully, the applicant should
have the ability and willingness to learn the following skills and work habits:

• Strong computer and typing skills and demonstrate comfort with technology,
  including familiarity with Microsoft O􀆯ice and the ability to learn law office software,
  document management systems, and other digital tools used in a legal office setting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, punctuality, and reliability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Interest in learning entry-level paralegal and legal secretary tasks; prior law o􀆯ice
  experience or related coursework is helpful but not required.

Physical Requirements (as required by the ADA): Work is performed in-person in an office environment. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds and move boxes of files independently.

Salary: $27 per hour, full-time, consistent with Trainee Classification in the Collective
Bargaining Agreement*.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a brief cover letter and resume to Sheri
Young: syoung@wkclegal.com. Applicants are encouraged to describe any office, customer
service, administrative, legal coursework, technical skills, typing speed, or other experience
demonstrating attention to detail, comfort with technology, and interest in legal support
work.