<p>We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team in Monterey, CA. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering an hourly pay range of $25–$30, depending on experience. The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys, with exposure to both litigation and transactional matters. This role is ideal for a mid-level legal assistant, secretary, or administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and scheduling with a high degree of accuracy</li><li>Maintain and update case management systems and legal files</li><li>Assist with client intake, onboarding, and ongoing communication</li><li>Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Support attorneys with litigation and transactional matters as needed</li><li>Coordinate filings, discovery, and internal documentation</li><li>Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, courts, and external parties</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>The Legal Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to attorneys, ensuring efficient practice management, exceptional client service, and smooth day-to-day workflow. This role requires discretion, strong judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced legal environment. The Legal Executive Assistant role is vital in managing the flow of information while screening, organizing and prioritizing requests from both internal and external clients. If interested in this role and open to fully in-office Monday - Friday in San Jose, CA, apply today!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Provide proactive, confidential executive-level support to attorneys, acting as a trusted partner and primary point of contact</p><p>• Manage complex calendars, inboxes, travel, and meeting logistics across multiple time zones</p><p>• Draft, edit, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, and legal and business documents</p><p>• Coordinate new client and matter intake, maintain client records, and ensure accurate document and email filing</p><p>• Serve as a gatekeeper by prioritizing requests, managing competing deadlines, and following through independently</p><p>• Support billing and expense processes, including time entry review, proformas, invoicing coordination, and expense reconciliation</p><p>• Assist with internal and external meetings, business development activities, and client communications</p><p>• Maintain organized electronic and paper files in compliance with firm policies</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and cross-train to ensure consistent coverage and service quality</p><p><br></p>