Legal Assistant

Grand Pacific Financing • Monterey Park, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant or Legal Officer to join our dynamic team at Grand Pacific Financing Corporation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment and analysis to provide support for the company. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our legal team and the opportunity to advance and grow your career in the commercial lending field. Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and loan documents. Work closely with the Loan Closing Department on a daily basis to ensure the efficient and effective closing of Commercial Loans. Conduct legal research and provide summaries of findings to the legal team. Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible. Coordinate with external legal counsel for complex legal issues or commercial loans, and other departments within the company. Analyze and provide guidance for various legal-related tasks such as litigation analysis, bankruptcy-related analysis, and foreclosure process monitoring. Maintain and update legal databases and records. Assist in the preparation for meetings, hearings, and trials when applicable. Handle administrative tasks such as legal billing/payments, scheduling, correspondence, and filing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within the legal, financial, or real estate industries is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• A background in real estate, banking, or finance is a strong plus (or vice versa).
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and loan documents.
• Work closely with the Loan Closing Department on a daily basis to ensure the efficient and effective closing of Commercial Loans.
• Conduct legal research and provide summaries of findings to the legal team.
• Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel for complex legal issues or commercial loans, and other departments within the company.
• Analyze and provide guidance for various legal-related tasks such as litigation analysis, bankruptcy-related analysis, and foreclosure process monitoring.
• Maintain and update legal databases and records.
• Assist in the preparation for meetings, hearings, and trials when applicable.
• Handle administrative tasks such as legal billing/payments, scheduling, correspondence, and filing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level