Sr. Legal Administrative Assistant

Location:  Beverly Hills, CA | Hybrid Schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote - Fridays)

Partnering Company:

Join an industry-leading holding company with a diverse portfolio spanning real estate investments, services, insurance, consumer goods, manufacturing, and franchising. Across its affiliates, the organization oversees 9 distinct operating companies, employing over 1,250 people directly and 1,500+ indirectly, with operations in 20+ states.

About the Opportunity:

Robert Half Legal is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Legal Assistant to serve as a central administrative and workflow lead for a dynamic, collaborative, 8-person in-house legal department (5 attorneys, 3 paralegals). This is a temp-to-hire role with a strong potential for long-term, full-time employment. Starting pay is competitive and, upon conversion, compensation ranges from $105,000 to $120,000/year, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations of the legal department.
• Manage department-wide legal calendar (transactions, litigation, regulatory filings, board meetings, contract renewals).
• Maintain centralized matter tracking and coordinate with outside counsel on scheduling, filings, invoices, and matter budgets.
• Supervise document management in iManage and enforce file naming/organization protocols.
• Manage full contract lifecycle: intake, routing, approvals, execution, archiving.
• Coordinate internal and external signings, including high-volume closings.
• Maintain corporate records, governance materials, entity documentation, and executed agreements.
• Serve as liaison between Legal and other internal business units (Acquisitions, Finance, HR, Operations, Risk & Insurance).
• Oversee scheduling, correspondence, invoice processing, and department reporting.
• Handle confidential corporate, financial, transactional, and litigation matters with utmost discretion.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a Legal Assistant in a premier law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department.
• Direct experience supporting General Counsel, CLO, or other senior legal leadership.
• Strong knowledge of transactional/litigation tracking, corporate governance, and contract administration.
• Advanced experience with iManage or similar document management systems.
• Proficient with CLM platforms and e-signature tools (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe Sign).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially document formatting/comparison in Word.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.