Transactional Legal Assistant (Century City)

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant to support our Century City office.

Job Summary:

The legal assistant will provide support for attorneys with a busy desk in the Corporate & Securities Practice Group. Technical, organizational, and administrative skills are necessary to handle the variety of duties and responsibilities outlined below. The position handles multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility. Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is integral to the role.

Essential Functions:

• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, including agreements, corporate filings, and correspondence.

• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents, such as formation documents, resolutions, and annual reports in various jurisdictions.

• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.

• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.

• Communicate regularly with the team. Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing.

• Must be available and able to work during core business hours.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new software.

• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.

• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.

• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience.

• A Bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.

Computer/Software Knowledge:

Must have proficiency in Windows 11, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience working with a document management system. Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.

Work Environment:

• Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up with working in a high-rise building). 

• Indoor office work environment in a cubical or workstation. 

• You are expected to work onsite at least four days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for the remaining day (subject to change).

• Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.

California: The salary range for this position is $26.00 - $62.00 per hour.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Sheppard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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