<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>
<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>
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.