Legal Assistant (Legal Operations & Case Support Specialist)
As a Legal Assistant at CGAL Law Group, you’ll work directly with our founder and managing attorney, Christine Galustians.
Our mission is to provide expert legal representation with compassion, clarity, and integrity, especially for those facing immigration, criminal, and personal injury matters.
Imagine this: a world where every client feels heard, every case is prepared with care. At CGAL Law Group, that’s the world we’re building, one case, one client, one committed teammate at a time. Your work will give people peace of mind during the hardest time of their lives and give our lead attorney the freedom to serve more clients and grow the firm.
Our Culture
We move fast, but we don’t cut corners.
We treat clients with compassion and expert care, and we never hide behind legal jargon.
We show up ready, sharp, and unshakable because that’s what our clients deserve.
Are You the One?
If you're reading this and saying, “HELL YES”:
To working closely with a founder of a boutique law firm…
To being trusted with real responsibility and making a difference you can see…
To growing with a firm on a mission…
Then keep reading.
If not, no hard feelings. This role isn’t for everyone.
Role Summary
You’ll be the right hand to our lead attorney, handling legal prep, coordinating clients, and keeping everything running behind the scenes. Your mission? Free up Christine’s time so she can serve more clients and build a boutique law firm that makes a difference.
You’ll help us fulfill our mission by ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and cared for, while enabling our founder to focus on strategy, legal excellence, and firm growth.
Bonus points if you speak Armenian or Spanish (or both). Many of our clients do, and it helps us build stronger trust.
What you’ll LOVE to do
Draft and prepare legal documents for immigration, criminal, and personal injury cases.
Communicate with clients via phone, text, email, and WhatsApp, making them feel seen and supported.
Track case deadlines and manage the firm calendar.
Tackle firm-wide admin tasks and keep operations running smoothly by maintaining the file system (physical and digital).
Help with billing and payment follow-ups, questions, and plans.
Explore content creation or marketing support if that interests you.
Who You Are
Being fluent in Armenian and/or Spanish is a big plus. Many of our clients feel most comfortable in their native language, and your ability to connect culturally makes a real difference.
Also, if you:
Always follow through. No babysitting needed.
Notice the tiny things others miss.
Can stay calm when everyone else is scrambling.
Think ahead and take initiative, while following instructions.
Connect easily with people from all walks of life.
Handle confidential info like a vault.
Don’t wait to be told; just handle it.
Speak with kindness, write with clarity.
Move between legal, admin, and client work with ease.
Work with purpose, not just for a paycheck.
Own your wins and your mistakes.
Want to be part of something that actually matters.
We want to speak with you.
Location
This is an in-office role based in Encino, California. We believe in building trust, connection, and excellence together, in person. There may be an opportunity for remote work in the future as well.
Compensation & Details
Compensation: $18-$25/hour, depending on experience, with reevaluation after probationary period
Schedule: Part-time (with potential to grow into full-time)
Start Date: Immediately
Status: W2 employee (Must be eligible to work in the US)
How to Apply
If this role speaks to you, send us:
A short email or cover letter that tells us why this job matters to you
Your resume
Bonus: Share an example of a time you helped someone get through something hard, personal or professional
Email your application to: info@cgallaw.com
Use subject line: “Legal Assistant Application – [Your Name]”