Legal Assistant (Southern California)

Legal Practice Assistant - Corporate/Transactional
Location: Southern California (San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, Irvine, Del Mar)
Schedule: Hybrid
Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time
Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 annually (non-exempt), depending on experience
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available
About the Opportunity
Our client, a highly regarded California law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to provide high-level legal and administrative support to attorneys within its corporate, business, and transactional law practice. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and can manage multiple priorities while delivering outstanding client service.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and other materials.
• Read, interpret, and implement attorney edits to legal documents.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, and client communications.
• Prepare files, materials, and documentation for meetings and client matters.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Notarize documents and assist with electronic recording processes.
• Open new matters and coordinate conflict check requests.
• Maintain client and matter files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Track workflow and assignments using legal support systems.
• Collaborate with records, conflicts, office services, and other administrative departments.
• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to attorneys.
• Assist with special projects and overflow assignments as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of legal support experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting corporate, business, and/or transactional attorneys.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with iManage strongly preferred.
• Experience with BigHand and ProLaw is a plus.
• Notary Public certification and eRecording experience are beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with legal and administrative teams.
• Litigation experience is a plus.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Join a respected and established California-based law firm.
• Support sophisticated corporate and transactional legal practices.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and professionals.
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Exposure to high-level legal work and client matters.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Firm culture that values professional development, collaboration, and community involvement.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity.

California Pay Transparency
The anticipated pay range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position is classified as non-exempt. Benefits are available to eligible employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.