Corporate Legal Assistant

The Wonderful Company•Los Angeles, CA

3h•$45 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change. The Legal Assistant serves as a key operational partner to senior corporate transactional attorneys, supporting the execution and management of complex commercial and corporate transactions. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. The successful candidate is a self-starter who anticipates needs, identifies ways to support the team, and leverages new technologies and tools to improve efficiency. This individual is resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable stepping into unfamiliar tasks and figuring things out with minimal supervision. The role requires confidence and professionalism when interacting with senior executives and business leaders. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department supporting corporate or transactional attorneys.
Extensive experience revising, formatting, redlining, proofreading, and managing commercial and transactional documents.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), particularly complex Word formatting.
Experience with document and matter management systems (e.g., iManage, TyMetrix, Onit) and document comparison tools (e.g., Litera).
Demonstrated ability to operate as a proactive self-starter, anticipating needs and identifying ways to add value without waiting for direction.
Strong comfort learning and adopting new systems, technologies, and tools.
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including confidence communicating with senior executives and business leaders.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
Notary Public (or willingness to obtain certification).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar platforms) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys throughout the full transaction lifecycle (matter setup, document preparation, execution, closing, post-closing).
Revise, redline, proofread, and format complex commercial contracts and transactional documents with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
Manage sophisticated document formatting (tables of contents, cross-references, defined terms, document comparisons, troubleshooting formatting issues).
Draft documents and correspondence as needed.
Create, format, and revise PowerPoint presentations and other presentation materials.
Coordinate execution of agreements (including DocuSign) and track execution status.
Maintain organized, complete transaction files and records.
Open, update, and close matters in document and matter management systems.
Coordinate with attorneys, internal teams, external counterparties, and senior executives to facilitate transaction progress and communicate effectively across stakeholders.
Monitor billing-related matters and liaise with outside vendors as needed.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve systems, organization, and workflow efficiency.
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel.
Prepare and track expense reports.
Handle courier and FedEx needs.
Anticipate team needs and take initiative on special projects and evolving priorities.

Benefits

Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.