Legal Administrative Assistant

LHH; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Walnut Creek is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys and office operations in a collaborative environment. You will gain exposure to legal, administrative, marketing, and client-facing duties.

The role offers a hybrid schedule after an initial onsite training period and a competitive annual salary of $52,000–$58,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, preferably within a law firm or professional services.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; iManage experience is a plus.
• Local to Walnut Creek and able to work onsite during training.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and office personnel.
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, travel, and conference logistics.
• Edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Manage CRM updates, 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers