LEGAL ASSISTANT – BUSINESS/CORPORATE

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

Competitive salary commensurate with experience along with performance bonuses (Pay Range: $20–$40 per hour). Great benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, paid parking, paid time off, life balanced priority in a team working environment.

A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and document management systems strongly preferred. Only candidates with a minimum of 3 years of recent law firm experience will be considered. We offer great benefits and competitive compensation based on experience.