Corporate Legal Assistant

EMERGE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Parking benefit

Referral program

Job summary

EMERGE in Los Angeles is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support across transactional practice areas, including Capital Markets, Health Care, Real Estate/Finance, and Tax.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience in a law firm.
• Background supporting transactional practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with electronic court and document filing.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Exceptional written communication, proofreading, and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys across multiple transactional practice groups.
• Open and maintain new matters and ensure files contain accurate and complete documentation.
• Organize, maintain, and update electronic and physical files as needed.
• Assist with electronic filings and other legal administrative processes.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit correspondence, documents, presentations, and other materials.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and follow up on outstanding items to keep matters moving.
• Handle confidential client and firm information with professionalism and discretion.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, clients, and other professional contacts.
• Anticipate attorney needs and proactively address administrative issues before they become obstacles.
• Support the broader team with additional administrative projects and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a growing Los Angeles legal team as a Legal Administrative Assistant, providing high-level administrative and organizational support across several transactional practice areas, including Capital Markets/Commercial Lending, Health Care, Real Estate/Finance, and Tax. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced law firm environment.

You’ll work closely with attorneys and internal teams to keep matters organized, deadlines on track, and day-to-day operations running smoothly.

Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage
• Identity theft protection and employee assistance benefits
• Parking/transit reimbursement, based on location
• Referral program
• Opportunity to support a sophisticated, multidisciplinary transactional practice

Requirements

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience within a law firm, preferably supporting transactional practices
• Background supporting areas such as capital markets, commercial lending, health care, real estate/finance, and/or tax is a plus
• Familiarity with electronic court and document filing
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Exceptional written communication, proofreading, and typing skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with attorneys and administrative teams
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work effectively in a high-volume environment
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and identify solutions
• Professional, polished communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to attorneys across multiple transactional practice groups
• Open and maintain new matters and ensure files contain accurate and complete documentation
• Organize, maintain, and update electronic and physical files as needed
• Assist with electronic filings and other legal administrative processes
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit correspondence, documents, presentations, and other materials
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Coordinate administrative tasks and follow up on outstanding items to keep matters moving
• Handle confidential client and firm information with professionalism and discretion
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, clients, and other professional contacts
• Anticipate attorney needs and proactively address administrative issues before they become obstacles
• Support the broader team with additional administrative projects and responsibilities as needed

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with applicable employment laws, we provide a fair and equitable hiring process and reasonable accommodations where required. We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.