Legal Assistant II

Private Job Board; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (paid time off)

Health insurance

401(k) match

Stock option grants

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

PLACE in downtown Bellingham, WA, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Corporate Counsel and cross-functional teams with administrative and legal tasks. This in-office role emphasizes confidentiality, process adherence, and effective communication.

You’ll gain exposure to corporate and legal workflows, contract management systems, and document management, contributing to a fast-growing, tech-enabled company on a path to scale and IPO readiness.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.
• Organized, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and willing to learn.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiar with document formatting and e-signature tools.
• Interest in legal tech such as contract lifecycle management and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming legal inquiries by routing to the appropriate attorney or team and follow up to close requests.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, contracts, and filings as directed by attorneys.
• Maintain contract repository and support contract lifecycle by logging, tracking dates, and routing for review and signature.

Skills

Writing ability

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Judgment and discretion

Organizational skills

Task management

Learning ability

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

At PLACE, we’re building a company at the intersection of real estate, technology, business services, and the consumer. As a profitable, hypergrowth startup, on the path to an IPO, our standards are high, and our team is scrappy, and our commitment is to execute the best work of our lives.

This is YOUR CHANCE to join a company and legal team that’s scaling rapidly and innovating boldly. As our Legal Assistant, you will partner with the Corporate Counsel, company leadership, and a wide variety of departments to provide administrative and operational support across a broad range of corporate and legal matters, while building working knowledge of legal systems, processes, and fundamentals. If you thrive in complexity, problem-solving, and believe in scaling through tech and AI, this is your PLACE

This is a full-time, in-office position based in downtown Bellingham, Washington.

What You’re Great At

You are reliable and have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. You can analyze complex information, identify potential issues, and develop practical solutions. You also exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and privileged information. You’re organized, you manage multiple tasks and deadlines without dropping the ball, and you’re comfortable following established processes, asking questions, and learning new skills, whether through personal instruction or independent study.

You’re fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including document formatting and e-signature tools, and you’re excited to learn legal technology such as contract lifecycle management and document management systems. You bring a professional, service-oriented approach to working with attorneys, executives, and employees across business units.

You likely have a high school diploma or equivalent (an associate degree or bachelor’s degree is preferred) and 1 to 2 years of experience in a legal, compliance, or professional administrative support role. Experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, or real estate or financial services setting is a plus.

What You’ll Do

• Handle incoming legal inquiries and requests by routing them to the right attorney or team member and following up to confirm they are resolved.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and filings at the direction of attorneys and the legal team.
• Maintain the contract repository and support the contract lifecycle process by logging agreements, tracking key dates and renewals, and routing documents for review and signature..
• Maintain corporate records and entity files, including formation documents, registrations, and annual filings, with support from the legal team.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and scheduling for attorneys and legal team members, and coordinate meetings with internal and external parties.
• Organize and maintain the legal document management system and shared files, following established naming and retention conventions.
• Troubleshoot systems and processes and propose improvements
• Protect confidential and privileged information in all work and follow company policies on document handling and access.

Salary: $25-30/hour, depending on experience and aptitude.

Why PLACE

We believe people do their best work when they’re trusted, supported, and surrounded by others who are equally driven. Our competitive benefits include PTO as needed, comprehensive insurance coverage, a 401(k) match, stock option grants, and a stock purchase plan. Every team member is an owner, building the “PLACE” they are proud to call “my company.”

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