Contract Legal Assistant for Fast-Paced Law Firms

LHH Recruitment Solutions; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is actively seeking experienced Legal Assistants and Paralegals for contract opportunities across California's law firms and corporate legal departments. These roles suit legal professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and bring strong organizational, communication, and legal support skills.

Positions involve drafting, calendaring, and document management, with assignments in litigation, corporate, employment, and general legal support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Paralegal, or related role.
• Experience supporting attorneys within a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new environments and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys, legal teams, and business stakeholders.
• Draft, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, court dates, and case or matter files.
• Assist with document management, record organization, and electronic filing systems.
• Coordinate meetings, client communications, and legal team activities.
• Support contract administration, corporate governance, discovery, or litigation activities, depending on assignment.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal procedures and deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and cross-functional business teams.

Skills

Legal document management

Calendar management

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

Document management systems

Litigation support software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is actively seeking experienced Legal Assistants and Paralegals for contract opportunities across California's law firms and corporate legal departments. These roles suit legal professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and bring strong organizational, communication, and legal support skills.

Positions involve drafting, calendaring, and document management, with assignments in litigation, corporate, employment, and general legal support.