Legal Administrative Assistant

Polsinelli; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time off

Referral program

Medical insurance and benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

ID Theft insurance

Long-term disability benefits

Short-term disability benefits

Parking/Transit reimbursement

401(k) benefits

Employee assistance benefits

Job summary

Polsinelli in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support Capital Markets/Commercial Lending, Healthcare, Real Estate/Finance, and Tax practice groups. You will manage files, handle new matters, and perform a wide range of admin tasks with meticulous attention to detail.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal admin experience in a law firm, is proficient in Microsoft Office, and communicates clearly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm, with emphasis on transactional.
• Experience in capital markets/commercial lending, healthcare, real estate/finance, and/or tax is preferred.
• Experience with e-filing.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated active approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to develop rapport with coworkers as well as clients.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong proofreading and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage files, open new matters as requested by attorneys, and maintain all relevant document inclusions for the files.
• Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks including strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Legal admin experience

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Polsinelli does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails.

At Polsinelli,What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment, and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli has a position available for an experienced full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in the Los Angeles office, supporting the Capital Markets/Commercial Lending, Healthcare, Real Estate/Finance, and Tax practice groups.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage files, open new matters as requested by attorneys, and maintain all relevant document inclusions for the files.
• Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks including strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with meticulous attention to detail.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm, with emphasis on transactional. Experience in capital markets/commercial lending, healthcare, real estate/finance, and/or tax is preferred.
• Experience with e-filing.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated active approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to develop rapport with coworkers as well as clients.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong proofreading and typing skills.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• sick time off
• a referral program
• medical insurance and benefits
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• long-term disability benefits
• short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• employee assistance benefits

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Behaviors

• Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

• 5 years: Legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm, with emphasis on transactional. Experience in capital markets/commercial lending, healthcare, real estate/finance, and/or tax is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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