We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in Modesto, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting legal operations, ensuring the accuracy of judgments, and maintaining compliance with court requirements. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment while contributing to the success of our service-oriented organization. Responsibilities: • Review judgments and legal rulings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with court standards. • Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of legal documents, including contracts, memos, and correspondence, while adhering to formatting guidelines. • Perform administrative tasks such as managing calendars, scheduling court appearances, and coordinating meetings. • Organize and maintain case files in both physical and digital formats, ensuring they are updated and accessible. • Communicate with clients and external parties to provide case updates, gather necessary documentation, and coordinate next steps. • Conduct basic legal research to cross-reference case laws and rulings related to judgments. • Prepare and file legal documents, including perfected judgments, with courts or relevant entities, while tracking deadlines. • Assist attorneys in monitoring compliance with judgment terms, such as payment schedules or agreed-upon conditions. • Accurately track billable hours related to judgment review and case-specific activities.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar role.• Familiarity with reviewing, drafting, or processing legal judgments and court rulings.• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, processes, and court requirements.• Proficiency in legal software such as Clio, LexisNexis, or comparable tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy in legal documents and case files.• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.• Experience with e-filing and calendar management systems is highly desirable. Please contact Robert Half at 209.554.0521 for immediate consideration.

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Modesto, CA
onsite
Temporary
19.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in Modesto, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting legal operations, ensuring the accuracy of judgments, and maintaining compliance with court requirements. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment while contributing to the success of our service-oriented organization. Responsibilities: • Review judgments and legal rulings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with court standards. • Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of legal documents, including contracts, memos, and correspondence, while adhering to formatting guidelines. • Perform administrative tasks such as managing calendars, scheduling court appearances, and coordinating meetings. • Organize and maintain case files in both physical and digital formats, ensuring they are updated and accessible. • Communicate with clients and external parties to provide case updates, gather necessary documentation, and coordinate next steps. • Conduct basic legal research to cross-reference case laws and rulings related to judgments. • Prepare and file legal documents, including perfected judgments, with courts or relevant entities, while tracking deadlines. • Assist attorneys in monitoring compliance with judgment terms, such as payment schedules or agreed-upon conditions. • Accurately track billable hours related to judgment review and case-specific activities.
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