Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to provide a balanced mix of legal and administrative support for a government organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully onsite and offers the chance to work closely with attorneys on real estate, land use, and development matters while contributing to daily office operations. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage document-heavy work independently in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Support attorneys with legal and administrative tasks related to land use, real estate, and development transactions.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread a range of legal materials such as ordinances, resolutions, contracts, memoranda, and business correspondence.
• Format, revise, and assemble legal documents and letters using advanced Microsoft Word features and document production tools.
• Review draft materials from attorneys for accuracy, consistency, and completeness before final distribution.
• Assist with contract-related documentation and coordination as matters are routed through the legal department.
• Manage shared administrative duties, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, handling incoming mail, and coordinating with external agencies and partner organizations.
• Order and track office supplies while helping maintain efficient day-to-day departmental operations.
• Provide support during onboarding and knowledge transfer from the departing team member, and take on additional projects as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in a legal assistant role, with a strong background in transactional or real estate law.
• Hands-on experience reviewing leases, template agreements, and other real estate-related legal documents.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including document formatting, editing, and file management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage detailed assignments with accuracy.
• Experience supporting commercial real estate or development matters; government or public agency experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with land use matters, local ordinances, and legal documentation used in public-sector or commercial environments.
• Willingness to work fully onsite in San Diego, California and contribute to both legal support and general administrative functions.

Compensation

$30.09-$34.84 Hourly

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