Legal Assistant

Compensation: $26.44 - $37.50 per hour. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 5% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.  

Legal Assistant: In-House Contracts Team - Hybrid in Aliso Viejo, CA 

The Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative and clerical support primarily to the in-house contracts team, focusing on efficiently triaging internal legal requests, managing contract workflows, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of contracts and related documents.  

Essential Functions

Request Triage and Management: 

• Receive, assess, and prioritize internal legal requests related to contracts.  
• Direct incoming requests to the appropriate attorney or team member.  
• Maintain a system for tracking and managing outstanding requests.  

Contract Workflow Support: 

• Assist in the drafting, review, and preparation of various contract types.  
• Manage contract databases and tracking systems.  
• Ensure contracts are properly executed and filed.  

Administrative and Clerical Support: 

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and appointments.  
• Draft correspondence, reports, and other legal documents.  
• Maintain organized files and records.  
• Assist with document preparation and filing.  
• Answer phones, take messages, and manage correspondence.  

Research and Information Gathering: 

• Conduct basic research and gather relevant information.  

Communication and Collaboration: 

• Communicate effectively with attorneys, internal clients, and external parties.  
• Collaborate with other legal team members to ensure smooth operations.  
• Other duties as assigned (e.g., provide support to other members of the legal department beyond the contracts team).

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; related certifications preferred. 

Experience: 2+ years of experience in a legal or administrative role, preferably in a corporate environment. 

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gsuite, and legal software applications. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures. 

Desired Traits

• Resourceful and proactive. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 
• Adaptable to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.  

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About Us:  

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster. 

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community. 

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas.  Our outstanding benefits program includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment. 

The Company believes in second chance employment.  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.  You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For the purpose of the above job description, “Essential Functions” are “Material Job Duties”. 

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (and traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@ambrygen.com 

Ambry does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters, third party recruiting agencies, outside recruiters or firms without an executed contract in place. We are not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by Ambry. Such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Ambry and will be processed accordingly. 

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Salary

• $26.44 - $37.50/hour