Tech-Savvy Legal Assistant for a High-Tech Team

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in Torrey Pines, CA, seeks a Legal Assistant to support a dynamic legal team. Responsibilities include preparing case files, reviewing agreements, taking notes, researching law, and coordinating matters for the General Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with 2+ years in administration; a Bachelor’s degree is strongly desired, with a GPA of 3.6+ and LSAT scores of 165+ preferred. Some weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in an administrative role.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly desired; undergraduate GPA 3.6+ and LSAT 165+ preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under pressure.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong confidentiality and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties in a fast-paced environment, including case setup, filing, and document processing.
• Assist attorneys with agreement reviews.
• Take concise meeting notes for attorney calls with stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge across legal matters including IP, real estate, contracts, litigation, and governance.
• Perform legal research; answer phones and direct calls.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Administrative multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree strongly desired

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General Atomics in Torrey Pines, CA, seeks a Legal Assistant to support a dynamic legal team. Responsibilities include preparing case files, reviewing agreements, taking notes, researching law, and coordinating matters for the General Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with 2+ years in administration; a Bachelor’s degree is strongly desired, with a GPA of 3.6+ and LSAT scores of 165+ preferred. Some weekend hours may be required.