Part-Time Administrative/Operations Assistant (Remote — MUST RESIDE IN CA)

**Hatch Henderson Fivel LLC \| 18–25 hours/week \| Condensed into 2–3 days** *Part\-Time Administrative/Operations Assistant (Remote — Southern California)* ***About the Role*** Hatch Henderson Fivel (HHF), a boutique national legal recruiting firm, is looking for a detail\-oriented, tech\-comfortable administrative/operations professional to support our distributed team of three firm partners and our Operations Manager, to whom this role reports. This is a genuinely flexible part\-time position — 18–25 hours per week, condensed into 2–3 weekdays depending on your schedule and our needs. We're looking for someone who wants a stable, ongoing part\-time role, not a stepping stone. For the right person, there's real potential to grow into more hours, and eventually full\-time, as the firm scales. If you're a professional looking for meaningful part\-time work that fits around other commitments — while still being taken seriously and given real responsibility — we'd love to hear from you. ***About Hatch Henderson Fivel*** At HHF, our mission is to help high\-quality lawyers find their ideal career paths, and help law firms find the best legal talent for their needs. We're a fully distributed team that values a productive, flexible, and genuinely enjoyable working environment. Our core team has worked together for years across companies, and we place a high value on trust, collaboration, and clear communication. Learn more at www.hhflegalsearch.com. **What You'll Do** * Conduct research, compile data, and draft, edit, and proofread a range of documents — reports, notes, contracts, presentations, and correspondence — with sound judgment on content, accuracy, and completeness * Assist the Ops Manager with calendars and scheduling for firm partners * Draft and review communications on behalf of firm executives as requested * Organize and prepare for meetings: research, gathering materials, and logistics (calendar and video invites, etc.) * Maintain records, files, and our firm's CRM database through accurate data entry and upkeep * Join weekly firm meetings to take and distribute notes * Take on other related duties as they come up — we're a small team and roles here have some range **What We're Looking For** * Prior administrative, executive assistant, or operations support experience (legal industry experience is a plus, but not required — genuine interest in learning the field goes a long way) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong working proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort picking up new tools and systems * Strong internet research skills * Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management * Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting priorities independently * A proactive, team\-oriented mindset and professional discretion — you'll be handling sensitive information * A reliable, self\-directed home\-office setup, since this is a fully remote role **Wh