Legal Assistant

AmeriPharma • Laguna Hills, CA

5d • $35 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Legal Assistant supports the Chief Legal Counsel in delivering a high level of service to internal and external clients. The role balances multiple work demands, takes ownership of the quality and timeliness of work, and maintains strict confidentiality of client and organizational information. This is an on-site position in Laguna Hills, California, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST. Occasional overtime may be needed to meet urgent client and business needs.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in legal administrative support, legal operations, or a related field.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational, project-management, and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive.
• Ability to prioritize workload and provide clear, consistent updates on assigned work.
• Ability to interact professionally and reliably with senior executives, customers, vendors, visitors, and other dignitaries.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and document management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including complex calendar management.
• Strong technical aptitude, including experience with document management systems, attorney time-entry software, and online research tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across multiple attorneys and work effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and composure.
• Ability to collaborate across functional areas to meet deadlines and resolve issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting professionally with internal and external clients.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach and ability to anticipate needs and provide support.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime to meet urgent client and business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience relating to employment law, healthcare law, pharmacy law, contracts, audits, investigations, negotiations, permitting, and compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorneys’ daily schedules, including calendars, travel arrangements, teleconferences, depositions, court appearance hearings, and pleading and discovery deadlines and requirements, applying knowledge of California and local court rules.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal and privileged letters, memoranda, briefs, pleadings, discovery materials, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Assist with diligence, review, and discovery processes, including calendaring, drafting, reviewing, scheduling, and transmitting documents.
• Maintain, organize, and update physical and electronic files.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for trials, arbitrations, conferences, and mediations, including binders, exhibits, and witness files.
• Communicate orally and in writing with internal clients, vendors, outside counsel, opposing counsel, retained experts, and others.
• Provide administrative support by answering and directing calls, taking accurate messages, and maintaining professionalism.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Competitive pay and general compensation structures.
• Employee assistance program offering support for mental health, legal questions, and financial counseling.
• Comprehensive paid time off and sick leave options.
• 401(k) program.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Company-sponsored outings and team-building events.
• Casual Fridays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed