Legal Assistant (Transactional)

Legal Practice Assistant - Transactional & Business Law

Location: Southern California (DTLA, Irvine, Riverside or San Diego)

Schedule: Hybrid

Compensation: $85,000-$110,000 annually (non-exempt)

LHH is partnering with a respected law firm to identify an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support attorneys in its transactional, business, and corporate law practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities, and providing high-level support to attorneys and clients.

Overview

The Legal Practice Assistant will provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling corporate and transactional matters. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and client materials

• Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, and client communications

• Open new matters and assist with conflict check processes

• Maintain client and matter files

• Support document execution, notarization, and eRecording processes

• Track assignments and manage competing deadlines

• Collaborate with records, conflicts, and administrative departments

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal support experience in a law firm environment

• Corporate, business, or transactional law experience preferred

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with iManage strongly preferred

• Familiarity with BigHand and ProLaw is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Litigation experience is a plus

• Notary experience and eRecording knowledge are beneficial

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $85,000-$110,000, depending on experience and qualifications

• Comprehensive health benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life and disability insurance

• Additional firm-sponsored benefits

California Pay Transparency Notice: The expected salary range for this position is $85,000-$110,000 annually. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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

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.