Legal Administrative Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after training

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant in Walnut Creek to support attorneys and staff. The role offers exposure to legal, administrative, marketing, and client-facing activities in a collaborative, professional setting.

The position entails coordinating meetings, travel, document editing, CRM and expense management, and tracking CLE/memberships. Hybrid work becomes available after initial onsite training, with an annual salary in the $52,000–$58,000 range.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; iManage experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and office personnel.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, travel arrangements, and conference logistics.
• Edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Manage CRM updates, contact lists, expense reports, and administrative projects.
• Track CLE requirements, memberships, and attorney registrations.
• Handle time entry, engagement letters, and notary responsibilities.
• Assist with office operations and special projects as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Job description

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Walnut Creek office. This role offers the opportunity to support attorneys and office operations in a collaborative, professional environment while gaining exposure to legal, administrative, marketing, and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and office personnel.

• Coordinate meetings, depositions, travel arrangements, and conference logistics.

• Edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents.

• Manage CRM updates, contact lists, expense reports, and administrative projects.

• Track CLE requirements, memberships, and attorney registrations.

• Handle time entry, engagement letters, and notary responsibilities.

• Assist with office operations and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Office; iManage experience is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with professionalism and attention to detail.

• Must be local to the Walnut Creek area and able to work onsite during the training period.

Position Highlights

• Join a highly respected national law firm.

• Hybrid schedule available after initial onsite training period.

• Diverse role supporting attorneys and office operations.

• Collaborative team environment with growth opportunities.

• Annual salary of $52,000-$58,000 plus benefits.

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Pay Details: $52,000.00 to $58,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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

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