Corporate & Tax Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-regarded, collaborative law firm who is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys within its Corporate and Tax practice. This position plays a key role in ensuring the day-to-day operations of the group run smoothly, while delivering high-quality work product and a strong level of client service. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage attorneys' daily schedules, including meetings, travel, and deadlines
• Draft, revise, and finalize legal documents with a strong focus on accuracy and presentation
• Maintain calendars and ensure all time-sensitive matters are properly tracked and addressed
• Create and update spreadsheets, logs, and internal tracking tools for client matters
• Process expense reports, reimbursements, and related administrative items
• Monitor project timelines and follow up to ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Enter and review time entries in accordance with firm guidelines
• Assist with the billing process, including reviewing prebills, editing narratives, and resolving discrepancies
• Open new client matters, run conflict checks, and maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Uphold strict confidentiality across all client and firm information

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience supporting transactional attorneys, ideally in a corporate-focused practice
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with document management and timekeeping systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Professional, adaptable, and service-oriented approach

Preferred:

• Prior billing experience, including exposure to e-billing platforms
• Experience working in a law firm environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Schedule & Benefits:

• Monday - Friday, standard business hours
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and disability coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off package

Pay Details: $45,000.00 to $68,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Lauren Robertson

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.