Legal Administrative Assistant (5+ yrs) – Los Angeles
Firm Description:
Our client is a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys across 20+ offices nationwide. Known for its deep industry focus and entrepreneurial spirit, the firm provides strategic counsel in health care, finance, real estate, technology, private equity, and life sciences. With a collaborative culture and commitment to innovation, our client serves a diverse portfolio of clients—from emerging growth companies to Fortune 500 corporations—on complex transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. Attorneys here benefit from a dynamic platform designed to support professional development and impactful client service.
Position Description:
Legal Administrative Assistant
Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys within its Capital Markets/Commercial Lending, Healthcare, Real Estate/Finance, and Tax practices in Los Angeles.This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced transactional environment and enjoys providing high-level administrative support to attorneys handling sophisticated corporate and finance matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys across multiple transactional practice groups
- Open new matters and maintain client and matter files
- Organize, maintain, and update electronic and physical case files and documents
- Draft, revise, proofread, and format correspondence and transactional documents
- Manage calendars, schedules, meetings, and deadlines
- Coordinate document production, execution, and distribution
- Assist with transactional closings and related administrative tasks
- Support e-filing and document submission requirements as needed
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and firm information
- Prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Develop strong professional relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm environment
- Significant exposure to transactional legal practices
- Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:
- Capital Markets
- Commercial Lending
- Healthcare
- Real Estate Finance
- Tax
- Experience with electronic filing procedures
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent proofreading, typing, and document production skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Ability to learn and utilize firm-specific software and document management systems
- Strong technology skills and document formatting experience
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Proactive and solution-focused
- Able to manage competing priorities effectively
- Client-service driven
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced professional environment
- A collaborative team player with a positive attitude
Why This Opportunity
Our client offers the opportunity to support sophisticated transactional attorneys within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. Employees benefit from:
- Exposure to high-profile corporate and finance matters
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive culture
- Long-term career growth potential within a nationally recognized law firm
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000 annually
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Parking or transit reimbursement (where applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity theft protection
- Employee referral bonus program
Location
- Los Angeles, California
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Additional supporting materials as requested during the hiring process
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace and seeks experienced legal administrative professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional support and client service.
Meet Your Recruiter
Samir Metovic
Director of Legal Recruiting