Legal Assistant II — Corporate & Contracts Support

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

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.