Legal Assistant for Commercial Lending & Contracts

Grand Pacific Financing Corp

Monterey Park (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Grand Pacific Financing Corp in Monterey Park, CA seeks a highly motivated Legal Assistant or Legal Officer to support the legal team with documentation, research, and filing. The role emphasizes independent judgment, discretion, and strong communication within the real estate and finance context.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Business Administration and experience in legal or financial industries, with Mandarin preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Background in real estate, banking, or finance is a strong plus.
Experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role in legal, financial, or real estate industries is preferred.
Solid understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information.
Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents including contracts and loan documents.
Work with the Loan Closing Department daily to ensure efficient closing of Commercial Loans.
Conduct legal research and provide summaries to the legal team.
Manage and organize case files with up-to-date documentation.
Coordinate with external legal counsel and other departments.
Analyze and provide guidance for litigation, bankruptcy, and foreclosure-related tasks.
Maintain and update legal databases and records.
Assist in preparation for meetings, hearings, and trials when applicable.
Handle administrative tasks such as legal billing/payments, scheduling, correspondence, and filing.