Corporate/Transactional Legal Secretary

$100,000 - $105,000/Yr

Legal-Ease - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Legal Ease LLC is seeking a highly skilled Corporate/Transactional Legal Secretary to join a prestigious European-based law firm in Los Angeles, CA. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $105,000 per year, along with a bonus structure. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience working in a large law firm environment, serving as a gatekeeper for senior-level attorneys. The role requires proficiency in processing legal documents, editing agreements, and tracking changes, as well as managing engagement letters, entering attorney time, maintaining calendars, and processing expense reports. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Legal Secretary will be tasked with reviewing pre-bills, maintaining client contact, data entry, and handling various day-to-day assignments that support the legal team. A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree is preferred, and candidates must demonstrate a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, typing at least 65 words per minute, and familiarity with iManage and Elite software. The position also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work, which is ideal for maintaining work-life balance while fulfilling the demands of a busy legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Support senior level attorneys by managing their calendars and scheduling appointments.
• Process legal documents and edit agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Track changes in legal documents and maintain engagement letters for client transactions.
• Enter attorney time and process expense reports in a timely manner.
• Review pre-bills and assist with client contact and communication.
• Perform data entry and manage other day-to-day assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience working in a large law firm environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Typing speed of at least 65 words per minute.
• Experience with iManage and Elite software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $105,000 per year.
• Bonus structure available.
• Hybrid work schedule offered.