Legal Assistant BusinessCorporate Law

VARNER & BRANDT LLP; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Vision insurance

Job summary

A law firm in Riverside is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary with strong transactional knowledge and communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys, document preparation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in litigation or corporate law and are detail-oriented. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary/Paralegal.
• Familiarity with State and Federal court filing requirements and e-filing.
• Strong knowledge of court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with their daily business activities.
• Conduct research to support legal proceedings.
• Help draft and review legal documents.

Skills

Legal documentation preparation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of court filing requirements

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

An exciting opportunity is available in our downtown Riverside office for an experienced legal assistant/secretary with comprehensive transactional knowledge and top-notch technical, communication and administrative skills. Job duties include working with our transactional attorneys, document preparation, maintaining and processing client information, and managing the progression of matters. Familiarity with complex business transactions and associated documentation is required. This position requires excellent technical, administrative, communication and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work well independently and with others in a team oriented and demanding office environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with their daily business activities
• Conduct research to support legal proceedings
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
• Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Record and store client information

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Legal Secretary/Paralegal well versed in the litigation process or corporate law, 3+ years of experience
• Must have a stable background, preferably with small to mid-size law firms
• Must have a thorough knowledge of State and Federal court filing requirements, including experience with e-filing
• Must have strong knowledge of court rules, dates, procedures, Vision/Compulaw
• Familiarity with document management
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess strong attention to detail and deadlines and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills