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13 results for Project Assistant in Manhattan Beach, CA

Project Coordinator
  • Yorba Linda, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Project Coordinator to join our team in Yorba Linda, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will oversee and manage installation projects, ensuring seamless coordination between customers, subcontractors, and internal teams. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate installation activities for assigned projects to exceed customer expectations.<br>• Serve as a resource for sales representatives by providing accurate pricing and scheduling information for installations.<br>• Conduct pre-sale job site visits to identify potential challenges and ensure comprehensive project quoting.<br>• Review incoming orders to identify and manage projects effectively.<br>• Collaborate with sales representatives, subcontractors, and other internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.<br>• Attend project startup meetings, fostering strong communication and relationships with customers, contractors, and other involved parties.<br>• Maintain an up-to-date electronic installation schedule for the district.<br>• Oversee district installations, including product delivery, equipment needs, and resolving on-site issues.<br>• Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and project deadlines.<br>• Perform cost control activities such as reviewing subcontractor invoices to manage project budgets effectively.
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Monrovia, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 19 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We have local ongoing opportunities for Office Assistants / Administrative Assistants. Are you a self-starter who loves handling multiple projects at once with a positive outlook? Then we have a position for you. Please apply today for immediate consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>How you will make an impact</p><p>·        Filing, copying and faxing for multiple departments</p><p>·        Maintain office facility</p><p>·        Route calls appropriately</p><p>·        Data entry</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>If you have a winning team attitude approach and you are eager to grow your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! This position is perfect for you if you love thriving in a dynamic environment. Contact us now!</p>
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z
Project Manager
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 44 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p>**** For Faster response on the position, please send a message to Jimmy Escobar on LinkedIn or send an email to Jimmy.Escobar@roberthalf(.com) with your resume. You can also call my office number at 424-270-9193****</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee IT projects with precision and efficiency. This long-term contract position is based in Beverly Hills, California, and requires expertise in Agile methodologies and project management practices to deliver impactful results. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a proven ability to drive projects to successful completion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and coordinate IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.</p><p>• Implement Agile Scrum practices to enhance collaboration and efficiency within project teams.</p><p>• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, and resource allocation.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment throughout project phases.</p><p>• Monitor project progress and address any risks or issues proactively.</p><p>• Utilize Atlassian Jira to track and manage project workflows and deliverables.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies during project execution.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</p><p>• Conduct regular project reviews and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization.</p>
  • 2026-03-31T00:00:00Z
Project Manager
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28.5 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • This role plays a key role in supporting a Financial Advisor by managing client relationships, streamlining administrative processes, and ensuring the seamless execution of investment and insurance operations. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate client records, coordinating account activity, and delivering timely, high-quality service to enhance the overall client experience. <br> What You’ll Bring Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication with a client-focused approach Experience with CRM systems, account servicing, and document management Working knowledge of investment account operations and insurance underwriting processes Ability to multitask, adapt in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate across teams Key Responsibilities Client Service &amp; Administrative Support Serve as a primary point of contact for client communications, including scheduling appointments and handling service requests such as account updates, payment inquiries, and documentation needs Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, and prepare materials including case files, reports, and research for financial planning support Maintain accurate and compliant electronic client records, ensuring detailed documentation of all interactions and transactions Perform administrative tasks including CRM updates, document filing, and tracking ongoing projects Deliver detail oriented, high-quality communication to clients and internal stakeholders Support process improvements and contribute to operational efficiencies Provide ongoing administrative support and assist with special projects as needed Investment Operations Support Assist in managing and maintaining client investment accounts, including account setup, updates, and servicing Execute transactions, asset transfers, and rollovers in alignment with client strategies Maintain accurate client and account information, including banking details and standing instructions Prepare comprehensive case materials for client meetings, including account summaries, performance reports, and tax information Respond to client inquiries promptly and resolve issues effectively Insurance Operations Support Support the full insurance lifecycle from application through underwriting and policy delivery Review applications, policy changes, and documentation for accuracy and completeness Coordinate medical exams and proactively manage underwriting requirements to ensure timely processing Act as a liaison between clients, underwriters, and external partners to expedite case progress Monitor application status and follow up on outstanding requirements Prepare client documentation, including illustrations, in-force ledgers, and policy delivery materials Maintain accurate insurance records and track new business pipelines within the CRM system 
  • 2026-04-03T00:00:00Z
Project Manager
  • Torrance, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 58.9 - 68.2 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex data privacy and advanced analytics initiatives. This position is based in Southern California and offers a long-term contract opportunity. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing technology and data platform projects, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while driving organizational transformation and innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones to ensure timely and efficient execution of deliverables.</p><p>• Lead initiatives focused on data privacy compliance, including assessments, regulatory reviews, and implementation of privacy controls.</p><p>• Facilitate Agile ceremonies to prioritize sprint goals, address blockers, and guide teams toward improved delivery flow.</p><p>• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, technical, and leadership teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and updates.</p><p>• Oversee governance and quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet established standards and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate knowledge transfer, documentation, and operational handoff activities for completed projects.</p><p>• Manage end-to-end delivery of data pipelines, analytics solutions, dashboards, and modernization efforts.</p><p>• Partner with product owners to maintain dual-focused backlogs that address feature delivery, data quality enhancements, and compliance tasks.</p><p>• Ensure strong data governance practices, including metadata accuracy, documentation, and quality controls, throughout project lifecycles.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to enhance project delivery practices.</p>
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z
Legal Practice Assistant
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 112000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A mid-sized regional law firm with multiple offices throughout California is looking for a Litigation Practice Assistant to join their heavy-hitting trial team.<strong> 5+ years of complex civil litigation experience in California is required.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><p>·      eFiling pleadings in state and federal courts </p><p>·      preparing for trial substantively</p><p>·      generating TOAs/TOCs</p><p>·      formatting legal docs (firm uses CCC macros – this is a must have!)</p><p><em> ^ The firm is unable to train on these fundamentals of running a litigation desk; please do not apply without the experience above.</em></p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><p>o  Often named among the 2022 Most Admired Law Firms by the Los Angeles Business Journal</p><p>o  Very collegial environment and team</p><p>o  Paid parking in the building </p><p>o  Team building events </p><p>o  RHL has placed numerous people in their NorCal and SoCal offices</p>
  • 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>High-End Plaintiff Trial Firm Seeks Litigation Legal Assistant</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm &amp; Position:</strong></p><p>A highly regarded California-based plaintiff trial firm headquartered in Beverly Hills seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex personal injury and civil litigation matters. </p><p><br></p><p>The environment is professional, collaborative, and trial-focused, with a reputation for strong mentorship and long employee tenure. This Litigation Legal Assistant position will support two attorneys and play an important role in keeping cases moving efficiently through the litigation process.</p><p><br></p><p>The Litigation Legal Assistant will work closely with attorneys handling active litigation matters in both federal and state courts. This Litigation Legal Assistant role offers the opportunity to be involved in sophisticated litigation matters while working alongside experienced trial lawyers in a supportive environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Litigation Legal Assistant Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support two attorneys in managing active litigation matters.</li><li>Prepare, format, and file pleadings in federal and California state courts.</li><li>Draft correspondence, pleadings, and basic litigation documents for attorney review.</li><li>Maintain litigation calendars including court deadlines, hearings, and discovery schedules.</li><li>Organize and maintain litigation files and case documentation.</li></ul><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p> 40-hour work week.</p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>High-end plaintiff trial practice handling sophisticated litigation matters.</li><li>Supportive firm culture with strong employee retention.</li><li>We have successfully placed multiple legal assistants with the firm who have remained long-term, including one assistant celebrating eight years with the firm this week.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary: </strong>$85,000-$105,000 (DOE)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>100% employer-paid medical benefits for employee</li><li>401(k) eligibility after 12 months of employment</li></ul><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p>
  • 2026-03-17T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Encino, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a boutique law firm onsite in Encino, California. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone looking to expand their expertise in legal support and grow within the field. The role offers mentorship and training opportunities, enabling the candidate to take on more advanced legal secretarial responsibilities. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Assist with civil litigation processes, including document preparation and scheduling.</li><li>Maintain and update calendars for court dates, deadlines, and appointments.</li><li>Prepare and process court filings, ensuring compliance with legal standards.</li><li>Manage electronic filing tasks, ensuring timely and accurate submissions in accordance with court requirements.</li><li>Organize and maintain legal documents, both physical and digital. Coordinate communication between clients, courts, and other parties involved.</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-17T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join a growing law firm in Santa Ana, California. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within a nationally recognized firm specializing in defense litigation. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of legal processes to support attorneys in delivering exceptional service to clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle electronic filings for both state and federal courts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Prepare legal documents, including Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs), as well as assist with drafting client correspondence.</p><p>• Manage expense processing for assigned partners using firm-specific systems.</p><p>• Maintain and oversee attorneys’ calendars to ensure deadlines and meetings are effectively managed.</p><p>• Support general office operations, demonstrating proficiency with document management systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to prepare case-related documents and manage administrative tasks.</p><p>• Assist with coordinating schedules and maintaining smooth communication among team members.</p><p>• Provide exceptional organizational support to attorneys handling general liability, toxic torts, and construction defect cases.</p><p>• Adapt to a hybrid work schedule with flexibility in start times to meet the firm&#39;s needs.</p>
  • 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Cheviot Hills, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A high-end law firm is seeking a legal assistant with 2+ years of experience in civil litigation. My team has worked with this firm for years, and we can’t say enough great things about their culture and team environment! This firm is very organized and tech-savvy. This firm truly works as a team. They heavily invest in training their legal assistants, and the sky is the limit for their growth within the firm!</p><p> </p><p>This legal assistant will support 2-3 attorneys. The ideal legal assistant will have experience with:</p><ul><li>Calendaring</li><li>Court filings (state and federal)</li><li>Document formatting, including TOA’s, TOC’s, motions, pleadings, etc.</li><li>Preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials</li></ul><p><strong>37.5-hour work week (7.5-hour day). 100% onsite for the first 3 months, then 4 days onsite and 1 day work from home.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary + discretionary bonuses</li><li><strong>401(k) with employer match</strong></li><li><strong>100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision</strong></li><li>Long-term disability</li><li>Paid vacation</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid holidays</li></ul><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&lt;at&gt;RobertHalf.&lt;com&gt;</p>
  • 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity with a focus on intellectual property, particularly patents and trademarks. The role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment, supporting attorneys and corporate-level matters.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist with the preparation, registration, and maintenance of patents and trademarks.<br>• Review and organize patent portfolios, ensuring consistency with physical and digital records.<br>• Perform data entry and maintain accurate schedules for legal documentation and filings.<br>• Proofread legal documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy and professionalism.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and team members to manage intellectual property matters efficiently.<br>• Conduct research, including USPTO searches, to support patent and trademark applications.<br>• Communicate effectively with corporate clients regarding legal processes and updates.<br>• Provide administrative support, including scheduling and organizing files.<br>• Contribute to team projects and demonstrate leadership when necessary.
  • 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • La Mirada, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting/Payroll Assistant to join our team in Richmond, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will contribute to various accounting functions within the construction industry, ensuring accurate payroll support, timekeeping, and project cost tracking. The role is primarily on-site, requiring occasional visits to nearby refinery project site.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and code payroll expenses to appropriate projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Maintain detailed timekeeping records for employees and projects.</p><p>• Prepare and issue invoices, ensuring proper coding and adherence to company procedures.</p><p>• Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including reconciliations and tracking.</p><p>• Utilize Excel, including pivot tables, to analyze and report financial data.</p><p>• Collaborate with project teams to track and manage costs effectively.</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Handle certified payroll documentation and reporting in compliance with relevant regulations.</p><p>• Support month-end and year-end closing activities as required.</p><p>• Visit refinery project sites occasionally to assist with accounting-related tasks.</p>
  • 2026-03-25T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Monrovia, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 20 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is searching for entry-level Accounting Assistants for ongoing opportunities. The Accounting Assistants&#39; duties will include: data entry, matching invoices to purchase orders or vouchers, and assisting with the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable. If this sounds like you, please apply today!</p><p>Bookkeeping:</p><p>·        Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.</p><p>·        Record daily transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable entries.</p><p>Invoice Processing:</p><p>·        Process and verify invoices from vendors.</p><p>·        Ensure proper coding and documentation before submitting invoices for approval.</p><p>Expense Reconciliation:</p><p>·        Reconcile credit card statements and receipts.</p><p>·        Verify and reconcile employee expense reports with receipts and company policies.</p><p>Data Entry:</p><p>·        Enter financial data into accounting software or spreadsheets.</p><p>·        Maintain organized and well-documented records for easy retrieval.</p><p>Assist with Financial Reporting:</p><p>·        Support the preparation of financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets.</p><p>·        Provide necessary information and documentation for financial audits.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z