Notary Required LOCATION: Primarily our Laguna Hills office (occasionally in our San Clemente office, as needed) HOURS: In-Person, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm SALARY: $25 to $32 per hour DOE + benefits The Legal & Administrative Assistant provides administrative and legal support to the firm’s attorneys and staff, with a primary focus on client service, document preparation, and office operations. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a client-facing legal environment. The position supports day-to-day administrative and legal functions to help ensure smooth operations and an excellent client experience. This is a full-time, in-person position based primarily in our Laguna Hills office, with occasional support required at our San Clemente office. Responsibilities: Administrative & Office Support • Manage general office tasks, including scheduling, file organization, and coordination of meetings and appointments • Assist with maintaining attorney calendars and ensuring files and materials are prepared for meetings and consultations • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, mail, and client communications • Coordinate scheduling between offices as needed Client Communication & Support • Serve as a point of contact for clients and prospective clients for scheduling, reminders, and general inquiries • Assist with client intake, onboarding, and maintaining communication throughout the engagement • Prepare client files and materials for consultations and signing appointments • Provide professional, friendly, and responsive client service at all times Legal & Notary Support • Prepare estate planning binders and client document packages • Assist with document execution and signing appointments, including notarization • Serve as an in-house Notary Public • Perform copying, scanning, data entry, and document management • Maintain organized and accurate client records in accordance with firm procedures Multi-Office & Operational Support • Travel between Laguna Hills and San Clemente offices as needed to support client meetings, signings, and office needs • Coordinate files, documents, and materials between locations • Assist with workflow coordination to ensure deadlines and client deliverables are met • Support overall office organization and efficiency Seminar & Event Support • Assist with preparation and on-site support for client seminars and educational events • Help with check-in, materials distribution, and follow-up coordination Qualifications: • Detail-oriented and organized • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including representing the Managing Attorney by phone, email, or in-person to clients, referral sources, and other third-parties • Professional, warm, and client-facing • Manage fast-paced, ever-changing priorities and tasks independently • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle delicate (including personal) information for the Managing Attorney • Must be a commissioned notary public (ready to notarize documents) • Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and work in-person Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, and be willing to travel to our San Clemente and Laguna Hills offices, depending on the needs of the firm NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS REGARDING THIS POSTING. NO RECRUITERS OR HEADHUNTERS. Compensation: $25 - $32 per hour + benefits
• Administrative & Office Support • Manage general office tasks, including scheduling, file organization, and coordination of meetings and appointments • Assist with maintaining attorney calendars and ensuring files and materials are prepared for meetings and consultations • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, mail, and client communications • Coordinate scheduling between offices as neededClient Communication & Support • Serve as a point of contact for clients and prospective clients for scheduling, reminders, and general inquiries • Assist with client intake, onboarding, and maintaining communication throughout the engagement • Prepare client files and materials for consultations and signing appointments • Provide professional, friendly, and responsive client service at all timesLegal & Notary Support • Prepare estate planning binders and client document packages • Assist with document execution and signing appointments, including notarization • Serve as an in-house Notary Public • Perform copying, scanning, data entry, and document management • Maintain organized and accurate client records in accordance with firm proceduresMulti-Office & Operational Support • Travel between Laguna Hills and San Clemente offices as needed to support client meetings, signings, and office needs • Coordinate files, documents, and materials between locations • Assist with workflow coordination to ensure deadlines and client deliverables are met • Support overall office organization and efficiencySeminar & Event Support • Assist with preparation and on-site support for client seminars and educational events • Help with check-in, materials distribution, and follow-up coordination