Legal Executive Assistant

SALARY

$51.11 - $68.74 Hourly

$8,859.41 - $11,914.76 Monthly

$ - $ Annually

LOCATION

Kearny Mesa, CA

JOB TYPE

Full Time

REMOTE EMPLOYMENT

Flexible/Hybrid

JOB NUMBER

DEPARTMENT

General Counsel's Office

OPENING DATE

10/01/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency established in 1944 that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. Our mission is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to 22 retail water providers, including cities, special districts and a military base.

For jobseekers, the Water Authority offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work. Our team supports a $267 billion regional economy and the quality of life for 3.3 million residents through a multi-decade water supply diversification plan, maintaining major infrastructure, and forward-thinking policies that promote fiscal and environmental responsibility. We're also exploring new ways to strengthen regional water security, support strategic water resource management across Southern California, and deliver cost savings for local families.

Learn more at https://www.sdcwa.org/

Are you a former service member with experience in providing legal assistance, document preparation, and records management, and have you supported agencies like the U.S. Attorney's Office or other government legal offices? Your strong organizational and communication skills and legal office experience may translate directly into success in this position. Applicants may also explore how their military experience aligns with civilian roles by using the Military Skills Translator at  The San Diego County Water Authority offers excellent benefits, a supportive work/life balance, and the opportunity to contribute to an industry leading organization.

The General Counsel's Office is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of all legal affairs, including but not limited to, advising the Board, Board Committees, and Water Authority management, making recommendations for procedures affecting the legal position of the Water Authority, preparing contracts, ordinances, and resolutions for legality, and representing or supervising the representation of the Water Authority in judicial, administrative, and legislative proceedings.

The position serves as a key executive support to the General Counsel and office staff, managing office activities and staff, and helping to ensure the agency's legal processes, including Board governance support, Brown Act‑compliant meeting procedures, Public Records Act responses, contracts administration, recordkeeping, and general legal office management are carried out efficiently and in compliance with laws, regulations and policies governing the administration of a public utility in the State of California.

• Extensive legal support experience
  , with deep knowledge of law office practices and legal procedures, including familiarity with legal terminology, documents, research (both internal and external) and court/administrative filing requirements.
• Demonstrated supervisory experienc
  e, with history of experience in supervising other legal support staff and independently overseeing complicated legal affairs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  , including the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including attorneys, executives, Board members, colleagues, outside counsel, and the general public, while providing outstanding customer service and demonstrating diplomacy and professionalism at all times.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  , with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, calendars, and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and confidentiality
  , with the ability to prepare clear, error-free documents and records, spotting and correcting inconsistencies, and maintaining strict confidentiality with sensitive legal information.

A Legal Executive Assistant provides highly responsible and confidential secretarial, administrative, supervisory, and office management services in the Office of the General Counsel that requires thorough knowledge of office functions, procedures, and practices. This position…