Legal Assistant (Corporate M&A + Trial)
CORPORATE M& A + TRIAL LEGAL ASSISTANT - 4 DAYS ON SITE IN COSTA MESA
A highly respected international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support both corporate M& A and litigation practices. This firm will train on litigation, as they have two senior secretaries on the team. M& A expertise is required.
This role is 4 days on site in Costa Mesa, 1 day remote.
Responsibilities
Corporate Support
- Prepare and organize M& A signature packets
- Assist with compiling and distributing transaction documents
- Format complex corporate documents, including tables of contents using Styles
- Support attorneys and paralegals on corporate transactions
Litigation Support (will train on litigation)
- Draft, format, revise, and proofread pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and correspondence
- Coordinate state and federal court filings
- Maintain attorney calendars and track court deadlines
- Assist with trial preparation, including witness coordination and trial materials
- Open new client matters, coordinate conflicts checks, and prepare engagement documentation
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $90,000 - $125,000
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Three weeks of PTO, no accrual
- Ten paid holidays plus a paid volunteer day
- Paid parking
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
This firm offers a supportive team environment, strong administrative resources, and long-term career stability with many employees holding lengthy tenures.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- 7+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably in a law firm environment
- Experience preparing M& A signature packets
- Advanced document formatting skills, including proficiency with Styles and table of contents formatting
Ready to grow your career with a reputable firm? Email your resume to Assistant Vice President, McKinley Horwitz at McKinley.Horwitz< at >RobertHalf.< com > with the subject line: "Costa Mesa M& A Legal Assistant"
Compensation
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