Legal Assistant
NM Law, APC • Tustin, CA, US
Posted 4 hours ago
Ready for more responsibility and less micromanagement?
If you're the person your attorneys rely on to keep everything on track, we'd like to meet you.
NM Law, APC is an established trusts and estates and business law firm in Tustin. We serve high-net-worth families and business owners, many of whom have trusted us for years. Our team is small but mighty. We are a 21st-century firm, built for the changes reshaping our industry. Technology and AI handle the routine work, so our people can focus on what humans do best: thinking, solving problems, and taking excellent care of clients. Each teammate matters and is relied on. That lean approach gives you more flexibility in how you get your work done. Your efficiency is rewarded with bonus compensation.
We're looking for an experienced Legal Assistant who takes ownership of their work and wants a stable, long-term home where that effort is recognized.
Manage the calendar and deadlines for our transactional attorneys
Draft, format, edit, and proofread estate planning and business documents
Prepare client correspondence and serve as a point of contact for clients
Organize and maintain electronic files to firm standards
Handle e-filing
At least 3 years of recent experience as a legal assistant in estate planning or business matters
Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and WealthCounsel
Enthusiasm for technology. You're eager to use AI tools and new systems to work smarter and stay ahead of the curve.
Excellent grammar, writing, and proofreading
Strong organizational skills. You can juggle many priorities and still meet every deadline.
Good judgment and the ability to work independently. You see what needs to be done and do it.
A calm, confident, and courteous way with clients, attorneys, and staff, with careful respect for confidentiality
A California notary commission. Don't have one yet? If you're otherwise a strong fit, we'll pay for you to get commissioned.
Experience with Smokeball/MyCase is a plus!
Compensation
$30 - $38 hourly
Stability. An established practice with a loyal client base and a steady flow of meaningful work. We hire for the long term.
Small but mighty team. You'll have a real role on a close team where your contributions are seen and valued.
A modern way of working. We use AI and smart systems to cut the busywork, so you spend your time on the thinking, problem-solving, and client service that matter most. The result is more flexibility and more control over how you get the work done.
Rewarded efficiency. Bonus compensation recognizes the results you deliver.
Independence and growth. You'll have real responsibility and direct client contact from day one, and your role can grow as you do.
Investment in you. We cover the cost of your notary commission and support training that moves your career forward.
Excellent benefits. Health insurance, 401(k), a defined benefit plan, and unlimited paid time off.
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