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Olen Properties

CA Corp Legal Assistant

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  • Full Time
  • $80,000 - $95,000
  • Newport Beach, CA
April 1, 2026 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Description
Position Summary 

For over 50 years, Olen has owned, developed, and managed distinctive commercial properties in Orange County, California. Our portfolio consists of over 6 million sq. ft. of premier office and flex-space projects. Olen leases and manages a mixture of Class A office buildings and light industrial properties. Additionally, Olen’s multi-family portfolio consists of over 17,000 apartment units in 50+ residential communities and operates in eight states.  

Please visit www.Olen.com for more information.   

Our culture is one of teamwork, determination, integrity, and pride for our properties. If you feel these values are a match, we’d like to invite you to be a part of our story. 

LEGAL ASSISTANT

In-House Legal Department 

Who We’re Looking For

You thrive in an environment where the work is real, the stakes matter, and the team around you is equally invested. You don’t need to be micromanaged, rather you take ownership of projects, stay ahead of deadlines, and take genuine pride in work that’s done right.

If you’re looking for a place where your expertise is respected, your contributions are visible and acknowledged, and a healthy work-life balance, then you’ve found the right place.

You’re not just checking boxes — you’re someone who finds satisfaction in mastering a process, supporting a team well, and seeing a case through. You communicate proactively, you’re punctual and dependable, and you bring a steady, positive energy that makes the people around you better.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be a core member of an in-house legal team, providing substantive support across litigation, pre-litigation, and business transactions. This is a hands-on role with substantial variety. No two weeks are exactly the same.

Litigation & Case Management
  • Draft and file pleadings, and manage responses to basic discovery
  • Maintain litigation tracking systems that capture case status, deadlines, service of process, settlement posture, and key hearing dates ensuring attorneys and business stakeholders are always in the loop
  • Monitor, communicate, and confirm all filing deadlines are accurately docketed
  • Arrange depositions and prepare supporting materials
  • Manage legal mail, service of process, and document organization including familiarity with Adobe Pro, redacting and Bates numbering
  • Other tasks as assigned
Collaboration & Communication
  • Draft business correspondence and engage professionally with opposing counsel and outside parties
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact across various departments,a genuine collaborator for the legal team who builds honest, productive relationships with stakeholders at every level
  • Partner cross-functionally on special projects and broader legal department initiatives


Qualifications
What You Bring
  • 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience, ideally with exposure to business, real estate, landlord-tenant, and post-judgment collection matters
  • Solid working knowledge of civil procedure in state court and demonstrated proficiency with e-filing systems
  • Command of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and Westlaw
  • Exceptional written communication — precise, professional, and polished
  • The organizational instincts to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball
  • A collaborative mindset and the flexibility to adapt as priorities shift
  • Notary license preferred
  • A college degree or equivalent experience is preferred

Reasonable accommodation which does not impose an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties of the job.

Olen values its collaborative team environment, and therefore employees are onsite at the Newport Beach headquarters. There is no hybrid-remote flexibility.

What Makes You Stand Out

You communicate proactively, you’re punctual and dependable, and you bring a steady, positive energy that makes the people around you better. Collaboration is key, and someone who is a true team player eager to see projects to the finish line will find success in this role.

What We Offer

A close-knit, high-functioning legal team that respects your time and your life outside of work. Work-life balance is built into how we operate. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us and bring their best, every day.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $95,000 annually; the posted range is flexible depending upon experience and skill level. Potential for a performance bonus. Your starting rate will be determined based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type:  Full-time, on site Benefits
  • Subsidized health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • Company-paid life and LTD insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
  • Paid time off
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • All other benefits and leaves as required by law
  • And so much more!

Salary
  • $80,000 - $95,000


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