Legal Secretary

Retirement Housing Foundation

$81K — $93K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar role
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, proofread, and manage legal correspondence and documents
  • Maintain confidential legal files and corporate records
  • Coordinate calendars, meetings, and departmental activities
  • Support litigation matters through document organization and tracking
  • Process invoices and other administrative requests
  • Act as liaison between the Law Department and external stakeholders
  • Manage records retention and document archiving processes

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance options
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
Full Job Description
Legal Secretary

Location: 911 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Pay Range: $38.95 - $44.71 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

What You'll Do

As our Legal Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting legal operations across the organization by:

  • Preparing, proofreading, and managing legal correspondence, agreements, reports, and other legal documents
  • Maintaining confidential legal files, contracts, corporate records, and compliance documentation
  • Coordinating calendars, meetings, deadlines, and departmental activities
  • Supporting litigation matters through document organization, tracking, and records management
  • Processing invoices, legal billings, expense reports, and departmental administrative requests
  • Serving as a liaison between the Law Department, employees, outside counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders
  • Managing records retention, document archiving, and retrieval processes
  • Providing exceptional administrative support while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism


Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or similar legal support role
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment


Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional legal, business, or administrative education or training
  • Experience supporting attorneys, in-house counsel, or corporate legal departments
  • Active Notary Public Commission, or the ability to obtain and maintain one


Why You'll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance options
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive workplace culture


Make a Difference With RHF

If you're a highly organized legal professional who values integrity, confidentiality, and meaningful work, we encourage you to apply. Join RHF and help support a mission that positively impacts communities and improves lives every day.

Apply today and be part of a great team!

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