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56 results for Entry Level Administrative Assistant in Costa Mesa, CA
- Irvine, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
- <p>If you're a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant looking for a firm where people build careers—not just jobs—this opportunity deserves your attention.</p><p>Our client is a highly respected Orange County litigation firm with a thriving commercial and employment practice, a strong reputation in the legal community, and a track record of retaining top talent. As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their collaborative team.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm continues to experience steady growth and is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy team of attorneys handling sophisticated litigation matters in state and federal courts.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, professional environment that offers long-term career stability, challenging work, and a supportive team culture.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support attorneys handling commercial and employment litigation matters</li><li>Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence</li><li>E-file documents in California State and Federal Courts</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars and track litigation deadlines</li><li>Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings</li><li>Prepare TOAs, TOCs, exhibits, and litigation binders</li><li>Manage case files and document organization</li><li>Assist with trial preparation and related litigation support</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>7+ years of litigation legal assistant experience</li><li>Strong experience with both California State and Federal Court procedures</li><li>Advanced e-filing experience in state and federal courts</li><li>Experience supporting commercial litigation, employment litigation, or other complex civil litigation matters</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software</li><li>Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Join a thriving and highly regarded Orange County litigation firm</li><li>Sophisticated commercial and employment litigation practice</li><li>Stable, growing firm with an excellent reputation in the legal community</li><li>Supportive attorneys and collaborative team environment</li><li>Meaningful work with direct exposure to complex litigation matters</li><li>Long-term career growth potential</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>401(k) retirement plan</li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays</li><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced litigation legal assistant seeking a stable firm, sophisticated work, and a team-oriented culture, we'd love to connect with you.</p><p>Submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 40 - 45 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded midsize full-service law firm in Los Angeles to identify a Real Estate Legal Assistant for its busy and sophisticated Real Estate practice.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent contract-to-hire opportunity to join a collaborative legal team known for handling complex commercial real estate transactions in an entrepreneurial, client-focused environment. The Real Estate Legal Assistant will provide essential support to attorneys and paralegals in the Real Estate Department, while also assisting the Corporate team as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p>The ideal candidate will have substantial experience supporting commercial real estate transactions, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment. This individual will play a key role in keeping transactions organized, on schedule, and moving efficiently from inception through closing. The firm strongly prefers candidates located in the Los Angeles area who can work on-site or in a hybrid capacity. However, highly qualified candidates with extensive commercial real estate transaction experience will also be considered for a fully remote arrangement.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare, format, proofread, and revise transactional documents, correspondence, and closing materials.</li><li>Maintain transaction timelines, critical date checklists, and Outlook calendars to ensure all deadlines are met.</li><li>Coordinate the collection, organization, and delivery of signature pages and executed documents to clients, lenders, and title companies.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and organization of closing binders and transaction files.</li><li>Track outstanding items and support overall transaction management from opening through closing.</li><li>Prepare and process expense reimbursements, check requests, and related administrative documentation.</li><li>Manage document execution through DocuSign and other electronic signature platforms.</li><li>Handle document production, including complex formatting, redlining, and use of firm templates and macros.</li><li>Coordinate document deliveries via FedEx, GLS, messenger, courier, and other service providers.</li><li>Maintain electronic and physical matter files, including document management within NetDocuments.</li><li>Schedule and coordinate meetings, conference calls, and appointments.</li><li>Provide backup support to the Corporate Department Transaction Coordinator.</li><li>Assist with business entity formations, foreign qualifications, and related corporate filings.</li><li>Order good standing certificates, certified filings, and other corporate records from state agencies.</li><li>Provide limited executive and administrative support as needed.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
- Beverly Hills, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 95000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong><u>Executive Assistant to Managing Partner: 100% Onsite</u></strong></p><p>An entertainment law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Executive Assistant to a Managing Partner</strong> for its Los Angeles-area office. The firm represents prominent clients across the entertainment and business communities.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant coming from a major talent agency, studio, entertainment company, or similarly high-profile environment. The Managing Partner works with a wide range of sophisticated clients and industry professionals, so the ideal candidate will be polished, highly organized, discreet, and comfortable interacting with celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, agents, managers, attorneys, and other entertainment industry professionals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Executive Assistant Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage a complex calendar and coordinate appointments, meetings, and schedule changes</p><p>• Answer and roll calls and manage high-volume communications</p><p>• Handle and coordinate email communications</p><p>• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including airfare, hotels, and ground transportation</p><p>• Assist with personal scheduling, travel, and other personal assistant responsibilities for the Partner and family</p><p>• Update client and contact information</p><p>• Plan and coordinate firm and client events, including firm celebrations and client closings</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p>• Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with overtime & requests after hours</p><p>• 40-hour workweek</p><p>• 100% onsite</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p>• Opportunity to work directly with a prominent Partner in a sophisticated entertainment practice</p><p>• Exposure to interesting, high-profile entertainment matters and celebrity clientele</p><p>• Modern, trendy office environment featuring an extensive collection of contemporary art</p><p>• Weekly firm lunches</p><p>• Growing firm that is actively adding partners and expanding its practice</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p>$95,000-$115,000</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>• Medical coverage includes hospital, mental health, maternity, and prescription benefits, subject to plan terms</p><p>• 100% employer-paid PPO dental coverage</p><p>• Vision insurance</p><p>• 401(k) eligibility</p><p>• 401(k) employer match of 100% of the first 3% of compensation contributed, plus 50% of the next 2% contributed</p><p>• Employee contributions and employer matching contributions are 100% vested</p><p>• Potential additional discretionary profit-sharing contributions</p><p>• 15 vacation days, 6 sick days, 10 paid holidays</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></em></strong></p>
- 2026-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 25 - 40 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with an established, boutique, family-run family law firm in its search for a Temporary Family Law Legal Assistant. This position is open due to a leave of absence and will provide direct support to attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced family law practice. This is a full-time, fully onsite opportunity with coverage needed from November 18-20, 2026 and November 30-December 11, 2026, with the potential to extend based on business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Position Details</p><ul><li><strong>Title:</strong> Temporary Family Law Legal Assistant</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Onsite in Century City</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-Time</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> Leave Coverage</li><li>November 18-20, 2026</li><li>November 30-December 11, 2026</li><li>Potential for extension</li><li><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $25.00-$40.00 per hour, depending on experience</li></ul><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide administrative and legal support to family law attorneys.</li><li>Draft, revise, proofread, and format correspondence, pleadings, declarations, and other legal documents.</li><li>Prepare and organize court filings, including e-filing with California state courts.</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, monitor court deadlines, and schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings.</li><li>Manage case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring organization and accuracy.</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors.</li><li>Assist with discovery, document collection, and trial or hearing preparation.</li><li>Answer and direct phone calls, manage incoming correspondence, and provide general office support as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
- <p>A thriving 20+ attorney law firm is seeking a legal assistant to join their team! <strong>This legal assistant can permanently work remotely 2 days/week!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>My team has placed 9 legal professionals with this firm, 4 of whom are legal assistants, and all are still with the firm and have had a positive experience!</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>This legal assistant will be responsible for:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Scheduling meetings and calendaring court deadlines</li><li>State court filings</li><li>Drafting and formatting legal documents</li><li>Trial prep</li></ul><p><strong><u>The ideal legal assistant will have:</u></strong></p><ul><li>1+ years of California litigation experience</li><li>A bachelor’s degree</li></ul><p>*The firm is happy to consider legal assistants with future law or graduate school plans, as long as this person can commit to at least 2 years with the firm.</p><p><br></p><p>This legal assistant will be joining a friendly firm, and this is a new legal assistant position the firm is adding due to growth. This firm has an incredibly collaborative environment and a very positive work culture! This firm does regular outings and employee appreciation events to celebrate their team. Every candidate my team has placed with this firm still works here. We would recommend this firm to anyone based on their glowing feedback! The firm is offering this legal assistant a great benefits package, including 100% firm-paid healthcare, 401K with generous firm contribution, PTO, and more!</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration for this exciting legal assistant opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Santa Monica, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 19.94 - 20 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an Office Servies Associate to support daily copy, mail, and general back-office operations for a client site in California. This is a contract position suited for someone who enjoys delivering dependable service in a fast-paced work environment and can balance physical and digital document workflows. The role also provides support across related administrative service areas as business needs require, while maintaining high standards for accuracy, responsiveness, and confidentiality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate service records and confirm all work requests are complete before starting each assignment.<br>• Handle day-to-day reprographics, mail distribution, intake, and document support tasks in accordance with established operating guidelines.<br>• Sequence incoming assignments effectively to keep work moving on schedule and meet committed turnaround times.<br>• Communicate promptly with clients or leadership when priorities shift, deadlines are at risk, or clarification is needed.<br>• Inspect completed work for accuracy and quality, and help uphold service standards across the team.<br>• Resolve routine copier, scanner, and mailroom equipment issues and escalate more complex problems when necessary.<br>• Replenish paper, toner, and other production materials to keep equipment ready for continuous use.<br>• Organize workload based on urgency, volume, and service expectations while using resources efficiently and following site policies.<br>• Support additional office services needs such as hospitality, reception, facilities, or audio/visual coordination when required.<br>• Move and handle boxes, paper, and supplies regularly, including lifting items up to 50 pounds as part of daily operations.
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z