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Carlton Fields is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for its Los Angeles office.

Candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience focusing on any combination of business, financing, or real estate transactions. Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, strong organizational and client service skills. The ability to take ownership, be proactive and resourceful, prioritize and multi-task based on business needs is essential. This position will support Shareholders, Of Counsel and Associates in a busy office.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

Candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience focusing on any combination of business, financing, or real estate transactions. Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, strong organizational and client service skills. The ability to take ownership, be proactive and resourceful, prioritize and multi-task based on business needs is essential. This position will support Shareholders, Of Counsel and Associates in a busy office.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

Familiarity with documents and instruments for closings in mergers, acquisitions, financings, and/or other real estate transactions. Mastery of Microsoft Word/Excel, Adobe, redlining (Litera Compare), and generating Tables of Contents Familiarity with DocuSign, AIR CRE and/or Gavel a plus Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading, and revising documents Strong attention to detail and follow up Preparing client communications Marketing assistance Preparing closing binders Calendaring using Outlook Maintaining files and records using document management system experience is preferred (firm uses iManage) Submitting new business intake, conflict check requests, preparing engagement letters Coordinating and tracking of client billing Processing vendor invoices Preparing expense reimbursement, budget, and check request forms Handling of client audit requests Scheduling travel (including air, train, auto rentals and hotel), appointments and maintaining calendars and reminders Strong verbal and written communication Encouraged to ask questions and make suggestions Working independently and as part of a coordinated team Availability to work overtime Cross-desk support for Los Angeles Office Legal Administrative Assistants during absences or other office workflow needs

The salary range for this role in Los Angeles is $80,000 - $100,000. Actual salaries will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience and skillset. The salary range listed is just one component of the Carlton Fields total compensation package for employees. Other monetary rewards include annual discretionary bonuses based on performance and profit-sharing contributions based on eligibility and firm profitability.

Additionally, Carlton Fields provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security, including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life, accident, and disability insurance plans. The firm also provides the opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits, commuter benefits, and well-being programs.

Carlton Fields is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable laws. Please click here to view the EEO is The Law poster and supplement. We also participate in the E-Verify program. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Carlton Fields is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Carlton Fields and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or applicant tracking system, please request assistance by e-mailing careers@carltonfields.com. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodation.