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Legal Secretary
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a highly skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for an experienced and detail-oriented individual with extensive expertise in legal administrative support, document preparation, and court filings. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage attorney calendars, track litigation deadlines, and coordinate schedules to avoid conflicts and ensure timely appointments.<br>• Draft and prepare court documents such as complaints, answers, discovery materials, briefs, motions, and correspondence.<br>• Revise and finalize legal documents, ensuring they are properly filed, served, and delivered within required timelines.<br>• Handle court filings at state, federal, appellate, and arbitration levels, including electronic filing procedures across various venues.<br>• Conduct basic legal research using internet resources and provide requested case materials for attorneys.<br>• Open and manage new legal files, perform conflict of interest checks, and organize both electronic and hard-copy files.<br>• Collaborate with accounting teams and timekeepers to oversee billing processes, including editing prebills, generating reports, and issuing invoices.<br>• Work closely with administrative support staff and maintain a team-oriented approach to handling overload tasks such as typing, filing, and reception relief.<br>• Perform additional duties as requested, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of attorneys and office management.
  • 2025-09-26T13:48:52Z
Contracts Specialist
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing and negotiating construction-related agreements, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in contract management and excellent communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, including master service agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, and vendor agreements.<br>• Ensure all contract terms align with company policies, industry standards, and risk tolerance.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams such as project management, procurement, legal, and operations to address contractual needs.<br>• Identify potential risks in agreements and propose actionable solutions to minimize exposure.<br>• Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking status, obligations, and renewals.<br>• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.<br>• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties to support business objectives.<br>• Provide guidance on contract-related matters to ensure smooth execution of agreements.
  • 2025-09-24T13:38:42Z
Legal Secretary
  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 82000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Collegial growing firm is seeking a tech-savvy Legal Secretary to join their boutique law firm in Sacramento, California. In this role, you will provide critical administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars, creating and revising legal documents, and ensuring all correspondence adheres to the firm’s high standards. This is a unique opportunity to work in a non-litigation-focused environment with high-profile clients while contributing to a collegial and dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, format, and revise correspondence, reports, and legal documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm guidelines.</p><p>• Manage attorney schedules and calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments efficiently.</p><p>• Proofread and edit documents for grammar, punctuation, and style consistency.</p><p>• Utilize advanced features of Microsoft Office to create complex tables, headings, and tables of contents.</p><p>• Analyze data and compile reports as needed for attorneys and clients.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information and uphold the firm’s high standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with multiple attorneys to support their administrative needs while managing competing priorities.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks with strong attention to detail.</p>
  • 2025-09-23T17:08:59Z
Legal Secretary
  • Austin, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 82000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys in both Transactional and Litigation sections. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while managing various legal and administrative tasks. Based in Austin, Texas, this position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and detail-oriented environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft legal documents such as briefs, motions, subpoenas, and complaints using templates and attorney-provided information.<br>• Handle electronic filings in both State and Federal courts, ensuring compliance with court-specific requirements.<br>• Organize and maintain case information using document management systems and Court Alert, including tracking deadlines and reminders.<br>• Prepare trial materials such as notebooks, binders, exhibits, and other documentation as needed.<br>• Open and manage client and matter files, including running conflict checks in collaboration with the New Business Intake team.<br>• Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy in grammar, formatting, and syntax.<br>• Manage attorneys’ calendars, ensuring deadlines and commitments are met with advance reminders.<br>• Coordinate meetings and conferences, including scheduling, preparing materials, and arranging video conferencing and catering.<br>• Assist with billing processes by entering time, preparing billing memos, and ensuring timely submission of time entries.<br>• Handle travel arrangements, expense reports, and other administrative tasks to support attorneys' needs.
  • 2025-10-09T13:23:46Z
Legal Secretary
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are offering an opportunity for a Legal Secretary based in Oakland, California, United States. The role primarily involves preparing, updating, and managing legal documents and schedules, utilizing legal database software for research and case management, and providing administrative support to attorneys. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Prepare and update various legal documents such as subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, appeals, and motions.<br>• Utilize legal database software like LexisNexis for research and case management purposes.<br>• Manage attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, hearings, depositions, and meetings.<br>• Properly file all legal documents with the courts and ensure their accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Assist with trial preparation tasks such as organizing exhibits, assisting with the jury selection process, and taking courtroom notes.<br>• Maintain and manage client files; retrieve documents as requested by attorneys.<br>• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence ensuring all documents are accurate.<br>• Liaise with clients, opposing council, court personnel, and others to facilitate matter progress.<br>• Perform regular administrative duties such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and data entry.<br>• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software for documentation and management system tasks.
  • 2025-09-23T17:08:59Z
Real Estate Legal Analyst
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Real Estate Transaction Analyst to join a fast-growing real estate investment firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This role plays a key part in ensuring the successful execution of acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions within the Industrial Outdoor Real Estate sector. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commercial real estate and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate legal and financial documentation to support smooth transaction processes.<br>• Manage third-party reports, including ordering, tracking, and reviewing them for accuracy and compliance.<br>• Organize and maintain deal files, checklists, and approval processes to ensure all transactions are executed efficiently.<br>• Analyze leases, tenant estoppels, and other critical transaction-related documents.<br>• Facilitate closings by working closely with title companies to ensure accurate prorations and closing statements.<br>• Assist in financing activities, including preparing SNDAs and reviewing title and survey affidavits.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams such as Legal, Leasing, Finance, and Asset Management, as well as external partners, including brokers, counsel, and vendors.<br>• Provide support for individual and portfolio sales, ensuring adherence to transaction protocols and best practices.
  • 2025-09-18T15:23:57Z
Legal Secretary
  • Glendale, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is working with an established law firm in Glendale looking to add a legal secretary to its employment litigation team. This role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys specializing in employment defense, ensuring smooth case preparation and management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide direct administrative support to the Special Counsel and an Associate handling employment defense cases.</p><p>• Manage document productions during informal discovery, including redaction of large volumes of wage statements, time records, and meal/rest break documentation.</p><p>• Prepare and file legal documents in state courts, with occasional filings in federal and appellate courts.</p><p>• Coordinate legal calendaring and scheduling for meetings, depositions, mediation sessions, and other case-related activities.</p><p>• Assist with mediation preparation, ensuring all necessary documentation and logistics are in order.</p><p>• Learn and apply the firm's proprietary naming conventions for case documents.</p><p>• Utilize office tools such as Time Matters, Microsoft Word macros, Outlook, and Adobe for case management and document formatting.</p><p>• Collaborate with the office clerk for scanning and saving pleadings and discovery materials.</p><p>• Uphold meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of case preparation and administrative tasks.</p><p>• Maintain a consistent onsite presence four days per week to align with the team's schedule.</p>
  • 2025-10-08T19:49:08Z
Transactional Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Bayport, MN
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 25.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a Well-Known Client and sourcing for a contract-to-hire Legal Administrative Assistant. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the transactional legal process. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide comprehensive administrative support for transactional legal matters, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing agreements and related documents.</p><p>• Manage the filing process, ensuring all records are properly maintained and easily accessible.</p><p>• Coordinate the collection and confirmation of signatures for legal documents.</p><p>• Open and maintain files for transactional matters, ensuring all relevant information is documented.</p><p>• Locate and retrieve documents as needed to support legal operations.</p><p>• Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling, correspondence, and data entry.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.</p><p>• Collaborate with legal team members to streamline processes and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Support corporate transactions by providing timely and organized assistance.</p>
  • 2025-10-15T16:54:06Z
Legal Secretary
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 21.85 - 25.30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in Houston, Texas. This position involves providing comprehensive administrative support to multiple attorneys in a dynamic and detail-oriented services environment. If you have a background in legal calendaring and e-filing, along with experience in construction law, this role offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and maintain calendars for up to four attorneys, ensuring deadlines and appointments are accurately tracked.</p><p>• Handle e-filing processes for both state and federal courts with precision and efficiency.</p><p>• Organize and prioritize daily tasks to support a busy desk with high-volume work.</p><p>• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and deadlines to ensure seamless operations.</p><p>• Prepare and review legal documents, correspondence, and other materials as needed.</p><p>• Provide administrative assistance, including document management and recordkeeping.</p><p>• Act as a liaison between attorneys and clients, maintaining clear and effective communication.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and task delegation.</p><p>• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p>• Utilize knowledge of construction law to support casework and documentation.</p>
  • 2025-10-13T14:54:08Z
Sr. Legal Secretary
  • Dallas, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Sr. Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in Dallas, Texas. This position offers the opportunity to support a fast-paced legal environment by assisting attorneys with high caseloads and providing exceptional administrative and litigation support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation and expertise in managing diverse legal tasks efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft a variety of legal documents, including briefs, motions, and subpoenas, using established templates.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage multi-document filings, ensuring accurate e-filing in both state and federal courts.</p><p>• Maintain and update case information using systems such as Court Alert.</p><p>• Prepare comprehensive binders, exhibits, and client or matter files to support case preparation.</p><p>• Oversee attorneys' calendars, deadlines, and meetings to ensure smooth workflow.</p><p>• Handle billing processes, time entry, and client communications with professionalism.</p><p>• Assist attorneys with travel arrangements, continuing legal education (CLE) registrations, memberships, and speaking engagements.</p><p>• Proofread and format legal documents using advanced Microsoft Word features to ensure accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and deliver exceptional client service in all interactions.</p><p>• Provide reliable support in a fast-paced environment while managing approximately 200 active cases.</p>
  • 2025-09-30T22:54:03Z
Legal Secretary
  • Birmingham, MI
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in Birmingham, Michigan. In this role, you will provide critical support to attorneys by managing various legal tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation processes and document preparation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, format, and file legal documents such as complaints, pleadings, and answers using e-filing systems.<br>• Assist with estate planning documentation and ensure all related materials are accurate and complete.<br>• Manage and organize case files using WordDox and other document management tools.<br>• Coordinate schedules, meetings, and correspondence using Outlook.<br>• Provide administrative support by maintaining records and tracking deadlines.<br>• Handle communication with clients and external parties professionally and efficiently.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure the accuracy of legal documents and timely submission.<br>• Utilize Word to draft and edit various legal documents as needed.<br>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases.<br>• Ensure compliance with all legal procedures and deadlines.
  • 2025-10-15T20:24:03Z
Legal Secretary
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary with substantial litigation experience to join our detail-oriented services team in Clevland, OH. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering the opportunity to grow within a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in commercial transportation and insurance defense, along with strong organizational and technical skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and handle court filings, including e-filing, to ensure timely and accurate submissions.</p><p>• Manage and maintain calendars for attorneys, including scheduling meetings, court dates, and deadlines.</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence based on dictation or attorney instructions.</p><p>• Coordinate and support litigation processes, particularly in commercial transportation and insurance defense cases.</p><p>• Conduct research and compile information to assist attorneys in case preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and organize case files and legal records for easy accessibility.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel as needed.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with all procedural rules and deadlines in litigation matters.</p><p>• Provide administrative support, including handling phone calls, emails, and office tasks.</p><p>• Assist with document management and retrieval during legal proceedings.</p>
  • 2025-09-18T21:34:11Z
Legal Secretary
  • Youngstown, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 22.16 - 25.66 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a dynamic law office in Youngstown, Ohio. This long-term contract role involves supporting multiple attorneys across various legal practices, with a focus on probate law. The position offers a steady Monday through Friday schedule in a meticulous and organized environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, file, and manage legal documents through electronic filing systems.<br>• Organize and maintain attorneys’ calendars, ensuring all deadlines and appointments are accurately scheduled.<br>• Draft correspondence and legal documents based on dictation or written instructions.<br>• Coordinate court filings and ensure compliance with filing procedures.<br>• Provide administrative support for probate litigation cases, including document preparation and case tracking.<br>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to probate law matters.<br>• Communicate with clients, courts, and other legal professionals in a precise and organized manner.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the integrity of sensitive client information.<br>• Assist attorneys in managing case files and ensuring all required documentation is readily accessible.
  • 2025-09-18T18:53:45Z
Legal Secretary
  • Troy, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • - USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to support a dynamic law firm in Troy, Michigan. In this role, you will provide essential assistance with legal documentation, administrative tasks, and trial preparation. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and extensive experience in litigation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft and prepare legal documents, including summons, complaints, and notices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Manage and compose standard correspondence and other legal-related documents.<br>• File court documents with federal and state courts, adhering to established protocols and deadlines.<br>• Maintain detailed records and coordinate follow-ups with process servers to ensure smooth operations.<br>• Review and proofread legal documentation to guarantee consistency and precision.<br>• Perform administrative duties such as photocopying, organizing files, and managing outgoing mail.<br>• Apply knowledge of legal terminology to support tasks and communications effectively.<br>• Handle calendar management to schedule meetings, court dates, and other critical appointments.<br>• Safeguard sensitive information and uphold confidentiality in all interactions.
  • 2025-09-24T13:58:56Z
Litigation Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are on the lookout for a diligent and high energy Litigation Secretary to join a growing law firm in San Francisco, California. As a Legal Secretary, your role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys, facilitating meetings, managing attorneys' calendars and handling court filings. This role operates within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity to engage with various aspects of the legal process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Traveling to and attending trials with the Partner.</p><p>• Providing administrative and clerical support to Litigation Attorneys in relation to their cases and clients</p><p>• Drafting and editing correspondence, memos, and other legal documents</p><p>• Handling court filings and e-filings</p><p>• Facilitating meetings, depositions, and client calls</p><p>• Maintaining attorneys' calendars and coordinating with the records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters</p><p>• Entering and editing attorney time as necessary</p><p>• Utilizing strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and deadlines</p><p>• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills in communication with clients, attorneys, and courts</p><p>• Displaying strong word processing and formatting skills, including experience generating tables of contents and tables of authorities</p><p>• Independently e-filing in accordance with court rules</p><p>• Leveraging civil litigation experience and knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills required for this role include Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation Experience, e-Filing, Court Filing, Courts - Federal, Courts - State, and Managing Calendar.</p>
  • 2025-10-14T22:54:14Z
legal secretary
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to work with a firm that represents worker and labor unions located in Oakland, California. In this role, you will be tasked with managing legal documentation, collaborating with legal teams, and leveraging your litigation experience to support the firm's operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage and organize legal documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility in the system</p><p><br></p><p>• Collaborate efficiently with legal teams to facilitate smooth operation</p><p><br></p><p>• Utilize your litigation experience to assist in case preparation and management</p><p><br></p><p>• Respond to inquiries related to legal proceedings and documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Monitor client accounts and legal proceedings, taking action where necessary</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of legal documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all legal data and information</p>
  • 2025-09-23T16:53:45Z
Legal Secretary / Receptionist
  • Quincy, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 52000.00 - 62000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary / Receptionist to join a dynamic law firm in the Greater Quincy area. This position supports attorneys specializing in Workers' Compensation and Insurance Defense law, providing administrative and clerical assistance to ensure smooth daily operations. The role is fully on-site and offers an engaging opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced legal environment. This is a full time position holding 40 hours per week. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, hearings, and meetings.</p><p>• Prepare, edit, and transcribe legal documents and correspondence using dictation tools.</p><p>• Handle reception duties, including greeting visitors and managing phone calls professionally.</p><p>• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.</p><p>• Assist in coordinating Workers' Compensation case-related tasks and deadlines.</p><p>• Conduct routine administrative tasks, such as filing, scanning, and handling mail.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive legal information.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and insurance representatives as needed.</p><p>• Support the team in preparing for hearings and case reviews.</p>
  • 2025-09-18T15:04:17Z
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