Legal Assistant (Multiple Practice Groups)
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Job Description
Legal Assistant (Multiple Practice Groups)We are hiring an experienced Legal Assistant for one of California's premier law firms in Irvine. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys variety. Rather than supporting a single attorney or practice group, you'll work across multiple teams throughout the firm, stepping in where you're needed most.
You'll support attorneys during busy periods, vacations, staffing transitions, trial preparation, and special projects while gaining exposure to a wide range of legal practice areas. You do not need previous "floater" experience. The firm is simply looking for a strong Legal Assistant who can adapt quickly, stay organized, and confidently support attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment.Must-Have ExperienceYou must have:5+ years of Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary experience within a law firmStrong document preparation, proofreading, and formatting skillsExperience managing attorney calendars, scheduling, and deadlinesExcellent organizational and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervisionStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)Preferred BackgroundIdeal:Experience supporting multiple attorneys or multiple practice groupsExperience with iManage or similar document management systemsExperience with state and federal electronic court filingsStrong Alternative Backgrounds:Business LitigationCorporate / TransactionalReal EstateEmploymentGeneral Civil LitigationWhat You Will DoPrepare, proofread, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, agreements, correspondence, discovery, and other legal materialsManage attorney calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and expense reportsCoordinate court filings, hearings, deadlines, and client communicationsOrganize and maintain electronic and physical client filesAssist with trial preparation, document review, transaction binders, exhibit organization, and special projectsProvide legal and administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice groups as business needs changeWhy This Role Makes SenseJoin one of California's most respected law firmsHybrid work schedule in IrvineWork with attorneys across multiple practice groups instead of supporting a single deskCompetitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and outstanding benefitsStable, long-term opportunity with room for growthCollaborative, professional culture recognized for excellence and inclusionCompensationBase salary is $85,000–$97,000+, depending on experience.
If you're targeting compensation outside of the posted range, I still encourage you to apply. Let me know what you're looking for, and if your background is a fit, we'll discuss it during our initial Zoom call.How to ApplyApply here or email [email protected] Line:Legal Assistant (Multiple Practice Groups)Please include:Resume