| Location | Del Mar, CA |
| Salary | $85,000–$110,000 Per Year |
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.
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Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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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:
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