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
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment? RHF is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide critical administrative and legal support to our Assistant General Counsel and Law Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a trusted partner within a collaborative legal team while supporting an organization dedicated to improving lives through affordable housing and community services. If you enjoy managing complex projects, maintaining confidential information, and helping legal operations run smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
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!
About Retirement Housing Foundation
The Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) has been giving old folks homes since the mid-1960s. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, the not-for-profit RHF manages nearly 160 communities -- ranging from a 12-unit home to an apartment complex for more than 1,000 -- in 24 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. RHF's facilities also include skilled nursing homes, respite care, and assisted living homes. Its memory care facilities provide specialized care for people suffering from memory loss. Over its 47 years in operation, RHF has expanded its service line to include people with disabilities and disadvantaged families; today nearly 17,000 people live in RHF housing.