<p>Are you a litigation paralegal looking to join a respected trial firm where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and work-life balance is more than just a buzzword?</p><p>Our client, a highly regarded boutique trial firm in Orange County, is seeking a Discovery Paralegal with at least two years of litigation experience to join its collaborative and long-tenured team. The firm specializes in complex medical malpractice and healthcare-related litigation and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys handling sophisticated, high-exposure matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery</li><li>Manage discovery deadlines and calendaring</li><li>Coordinate document collection, review, and production</li><li>Organize and maintain case files and litigation databases</li><li>Prepare subpoenas, deposition notices, and related materials</li><li>Summarize medical records and case-related documents</li><li>Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, witness files, and court filings</li><li>Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and vendors regarding discovery matters</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Minimum 2+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience</li><li>Experience handling discovery from inception through trial preparation</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment</li><li>Experience with medical malpractice, healthcare litigation, personal injury, or complex civil litigation is highly preferred</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation management software</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Benefits & Perks</p><p>The firm is committed to investing in its employees and offers a competitive benefits package, including:</p><ul><li>80 hours of paid sick time annually</li><li>2 weeks of paid vacation (PTO)</li><li>13 paid holidays per year</li><li>Annual salary reviews and raises based on performance</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li><li>Firm-paid core benefits</li><li>401(k) retirement plan</li><li>Hybrid remote work schedule</li><li>Long-tenured, collaborative team with exceptional employee retention</li><li>Opportunity for long-term career growth within a respected Orange County trial firm</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a stable opportunity with a respected Orange County trial firm that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Submit resumes to Vice President Quidana Dove at quidana.dove<at>roberthalf.<com></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling employment litigation cases, including large-scale class action lawsuits. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals in a collaborative and dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage employment litigation cases from initiation through trial, ensuring all aspects of case management are handled efficiently.<br>• Support attorneys in handling class action lawsuits, coordinating efforts with senior legal professionals.<br>• Conduct discovery activities, including summarizing depositions and preparing related documentation.<br>• Assist with drafting and filing motions and other legal documents.<br>• Review and organize case-related documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Attend hearings and provide in-person support when necessary.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation.<br>• Maintain detailed records using case management software.<br>• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.<br>• Provide administrative support as needed to facilitate smooth case progression.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support a busy legal team. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone with solid litigation support experience who can confidently manage filings, case documentation, and scheduling in a fast-paced environment. The role will provide direct support to two attorneys and requires strong familiarity with court procedures, legal terminology, and probate-related matters. This position is expected to run for 3-4 months and begins onsite for training before offering remote flexibility.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, submit, and track court filings electronically while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Coordinate closely with court personnel, county offices, and opposing counsel to keep matters moving efficiently.</p><p>• Maintain organized and accurate case files, documentation, and related records throughout the litigation process.</p><p>• Manage calendars for hearings, deadlines, meetings, and other case-related activities for the attorneys supported.</p><p>• Assist with trust administration and probate-related legal work, including drafting routine documents and monitoring matter progress.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day litigation support to one associate and one partner by helping prioritize tasks and case needs.</p><p>• Monitor procedural requirements and help ensure all filings and case activity align with court expectations.</p>
<p>Are you a litigation paralegal looking to join a nationally recognized AM Law firm where you can work on sophisticated matters, collaborate with exceptional attorneys, and build a long-term career?</p><p>Our client, a highly respected and growing AM Law firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to support its Commercial Litigation Practice Group in Irvine.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm known for its collaborative culture, high-quality work, and commitment to professional growth. We have made multiple successful placements with this firm, and our candidates consistently praise the supportive team environment, diversity of cases, strong leadership, and exciting vision for continued growth.</p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Support attorneys through all phases of complex commercial litigation</li><li>Draft, prepare, and manage pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and court filings</li><li>Coordinate and manage document productions and case files</li><li>Assist with deposition preparation, witness coordination, and exhibit management</li><li>Prepare trial binders, hearing materials, and other litigation support documents</li><li>Maintain case calendars and track litigation deadlines</li><li>Collaborate closely with attorneys, clients, experts, and vendors</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>3+ years of litigation paralegal experience</li><li>Commercial litigation experience strongly preferred</li><li>Experience supporting cases in California state and/or federal court</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Paralegal certificate preferred</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Join a prestigious AM Law firm with a strong reputation and stable growth</li><li>Work on diverse, sophisticated commercial litigation matters</li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented culture with excellent attorney mentorship</li><li>Opportunity for long-term career development and advancement</li><li>Hybrid schedule available after successful completion of the first 90 days</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><ul><li>Firm-paid medical benefits</li><li>Dental and vision coverage</li><li>Generous paid vacation and PTO</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>401(k) retirement plan</li><li>Paid parking</li><li>Professional development and growth opportunities</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a firm where your contributions are valued and where you can be part of an exceptional litigation team, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>Submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>Robert Half.<com></p>
<p>A 15-attorney firm in the heart of Downtown San Diego looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy practice. </p><p><br></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse litigation docket that includes business, real estate, healthcare, probate, and data privacy matters. </p><p><br></p><p>We have placed multiple legal professionals at this firm already! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Oversee day-to-day paralegal support for litigated matters involving commercial, real estate, healthcare, probate, and cybersecurity-related cases.</p><p>• Draft, organize, and manage written discovery, including preparing responses, coordinating production, and maintaining accuracy across case files.</p><p>• Handle document collection and production for eDiscovery.</p><p>• Manage subpoena preparation and responses.</p><p>• Assist attorneys with deposition logistics, exhibit organization, summaries, and witness materials.</p><p>• Prepare for trial multiple times per year.</p><p>• Track billable work (100 hours per month)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Managing partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.</p><p>· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.</p><p>· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.</p><p>· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.</p><p>· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate! </p><p>· You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself. </p><p>· They actually try cases. “We are not just litigators, we are trial attorneys!” -managing partner</p><p>· “When someone has trouble, we make sure they are taken care of. You are not just a number on our list! If someone is having a bad day, we ask “what can we do to help?”” -managing partner</p><p>· No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated! </p>
We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to assist with trust and estate litigation, probate matters, and conservatorships while supporting a lead partner in a dynamic litigation department. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and expertise in managing multiple cases simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a caseload of 25-30 litigation cases, focusing on calendaring, deadline tracking, and case progression in collaboration with the supervising attorney.<br>• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are properly categorized and accessible.<br>• Assist in the preparation of estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives.<br>• Conduct legal research using tools such as Data Tree and Nationwide to support case development.<br>• Utilize Share File and Best Authority to create tables of contents and authorities for legal filings.<br>• Support probate and estate litigation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.<br>• Coordinate conservatorship matters, providing administrative and legal assistance as required.<br>• Prepare and submit legal billing using appropriate software.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders to facilitate case progression.
<p><strong><u>Orange County Firm Seeks Estate Planning Paralegal: NO BILLABLES</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Established and highly respected Orange County law firm seeks an Estate Planning Paralegal to join its sophisticated trusts and estates practice. This well-known regional firm has served clients for decades and maintains a strong reputation for handling high-level matters across multiple practice areas. The firm offers a collaborative environment, long-term career growth, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Estate Planning Paralegal Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Draft revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, trust amendments, trust restatements, certifications of trust, and related estate planning documents.</p><p>• Prepare trust funding documentation and assist with asset transfers involving real property, business interests, and financial accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and record deeds, including grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, and transfer deeds.</p><p>• Assist with trust administration matters, including trustee acceptance documents, beneficiary notifications, and administration checklists.</p><p>• Track trust administration deadlines and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate trust distributions and assist with trust account administration.</p><p>• Support attorneys with sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation matters.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and document management systems to maintain client files and workflow efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p>• 40-hour work week.</p><p>• No billable hour requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p>• Lifestyle-oriented firm with excellent work-life balance.</p><p>• Estate Planning Paralegal will support sophisticated, high-net-worth planning matters.</p><p>• Established and highly regarded firm with a longstanding reputation in the Southern California legal community.</p><p>• Strong career growth opportunities.</p><p>• Exceptional culture with almost nonexistent turnover.</p><p>• We have successfully placed more than 10 attorneys and legal support professionals with this firm, and nearly all remain with the organization today.</p><p>• Collaborative environment with long-tenured attorneys and staff.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p>• $90,000-$130,000 annually, depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>• Medical coverage with employer contribution toward employee and dependent plans.</p><p>• Dental coverage for employees.</p><p>• 401(k) plan with discretionary profit-sharing contribution.</p><p>• Year-end bonus.</p><p>• PTO and paid sick leave.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Trial Paralegal (eDiscovery Focus) – HYBRID in Costa Mesa</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a powerhouse litigation firm - specializing in business and commercial cases - seeking a trial paralegal.</p><p><br></p><p>Knowledge of pre-trial compliance related to court rules & procedures is a must. Please do not apply without prior trial preparation experience (and ideally, trial attendance experience). The more years of experience, the better</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing for trial: witness lists, exhibit books, binders, etc.</li><li>Managing eDiscovery processes and documents </li><li>Submitting final status conferences to the court</li></ul><p><strong>Perks of Firm:</strong></p><ul><li>We have placed numerous legal professionals here who rave about the culture, autonomy, and high level of cases! </li><li>Hybrid flexibility </li><li>Beautiful office</li></ul>
<p><strong><u>Trial Paralegal</u></strong></p><p><strong>On-Site in Orange County, CA</strong></p><p><strong>$100,000–$130,000 </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>Our client is one of California's largest and most respected full-service regional law firms, with a strong presence in Orange County. The firm is known for its sophisticated work in business litigation, corporate law, real estate, tax, labor & employment, and trusts & estates matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join This Firm?</strong></p><ul><li>Prestigious California-based law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence</li><li>Modern office with panoramic Orange County views</li><li>Complimentary gym access with towel service</li><li>Daily breakfast provided by the firm</li><li>Strong employee retention and opportunities for advancement</li><li>Large quarterly networking and employee appreciation events</li><li>Low annual billable requirement of 1,450 hours</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Schedule</strong></p><ul><li>Fully onsite (5 days per week)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support attorneys in all phases of state and federal litigation from case inception through trial and appeal</li><li>Draft and prepare motions, including motions in limine, motions to compel, and other litigation filings</li><li>Propound and respond to written discovery</li><li>Manage document review and e-discovery using Relativity</li><li>Prepare trial materials, exhibits, witness files, and trial binders</li><li>Coordinate filings and case management in both state and federal courts</li><li>Utilize trial presentation software such as OnCue or Trial Director during hearings and trial</li><li>Assist with deposition preparation, document organization, and case strategy support</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation + Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>$100,000–$130,000 - depending on experience level</li><li>Medical, dental vision</li><li>401k with employer match</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Trial Paralegal to join a respected law firm in Irvine, California on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This permanent, onsite position supports attorneys handling complex litigation matters and plays a key role from the earliest stages of a case through trial and appeal. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation judgment, thrives in a fast-moving legal environment, and can manage competing deadlines with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee litigation matters throughout the full case lifecycle, including initial filings, trial preparation, and post-trial follow-up.<br>• Prepare and organize legal documents such as pleadings, written discovery, subpoenas, and attorney correspondence for filing and service.<br>• Maintain case calendars and monitor critical dates in accordance with California and Federal court rules.<br>• Coordinate discovery activities, manage document productions, and schedule depositions with internal and external parties.<br>• Assemble trial materials, including exhibit sets, witness files, binders, and supporting court documents.<br>• Provide hands-on assistance during trial proceedings and help complete necessary filings after hearings or verdicts.<br>• Support appellate matters by tracking deadlines, organizing records, and assisting with brief preparation and filing logistics.<br>• Use e-discovery platforms, case management systems, and trial presentation tools to support efficient litigation workflows.
<p><strong><u>Full-Service, Friendly Firm Seeks Corporate Paralegal</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>This established, full-service law firm has been part of the Southern California legal community for over three decades and is widely respected for its sophisticated work across multiple practice areas. The firm operates with a collaborative structure and supports a broad client base through offices in Southern California. The Corporate Paralegal position supports attorneys handling high-level transactional matters, with direct exposure to complex corporate work and long-term growth opportunities within a stable environment. <strong>No one leaves this firm!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Corporate Paralegal Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Support attorneys with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and transactional matters.</p><p>• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, agreements, and corporate records.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain entity formations, resolutions, and governance documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate deal closings, including managing checklists, signatures, and post-closing deliverables.</p><p>• Organize and maintain electronic files using document management systems.</p><p>• Assist with calendaring, deadlines, and compliance tracking in coordination with attorneys.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p>• 40-hour workweek with flexibility on start time.</p><p>• Overtime is extremely rare.</p><p>• <strong>No billable hour requirement </strong>for this Corporate Paralegal role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p>• Lifestyle-focused firm with strong work-life balance.</p><p>• Exposure to sophisticated, high-end corporate and transactional matters.</p><p>• Long-tenured team with nearly nonexistent turnover.</p><p>• Firm growth has been consistent and sustainable, not reactive.</p><p>• We’ve placed multiple attorneys and support staff with this firm over several years — the majority remain there and speak highly of the culture and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p>• $100,000 - $120,000 (Dependent on M&A experience)</p><p>• Additional bonus opportunities, including quarterly billable-hour bonuses and a discretionary year-end bonus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>• Medical plan options (Anthem or Kaiser), with a monthly employer contribution toward employee and dependent coverage.</p><p>• Dental coverage paid by the firm for the employee.</p><p>• 401(k) with discretionary profit-sharing contribution.</p><p>• Paid time off beginning in the first year of employment.</p><p>• Paid sick time in accordance with firm policy.</p><p>• Annual performance reviews.</p><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p>
<p>Our client, a well-established and highly respected national defense litigation firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 2+ years of experience to join its growing team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal looking to work remotely while supporting sophisticated litigation matters alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><p>• 100% remote position</p><p>• Stable, nationally recognized litigation practice</p><p>• Supportive team culture and strong attorney mentorship</p><p>• Opportunity to work on complex defense litigation matters</p><p>• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation</p><p>• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence</p><p>• Manage document productions and organize case files</p><p>• Review and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and discovery responses</p><p>• Coordinate filings in state and federal courts</p><p>• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor deadlines</p><p>• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, and witness materials</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>• 2+ years of defense litigation paralegal experience</p><p>• Strong understanding of state and federal court procedures</p><p>• Experience managing discovery and document-intensive cases</p><p>• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</p><p>• Ability to work independently in a remote environment</p><p>• Paralegal certificate preferred</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits:</strong></p><p>• Competitive salary based on experience</p><p>• Medical, dental, and vision coverage</p><p>• 401(k)</p><p>• Generous PTO and paid holidays</p><p>• Long-term growth opportunities within a respected national firm</p><p><br></p><p>We have successfully placed professionals with this firm and have received consistently positive feedback regarding the culture, leadership, flexibility, and quality of work.</p><p>For confidential consideration, please contact Qui Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
We are looking for an International Franchise Paralegal to join a global hospitality brand’s legal team in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position supports international franchise operations through agreement preparation, contract administration, and legal process coordination across multiple markets. The role is well suited for a self-motivated individual who can manage a high volume of work, collaborate across departments, and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, revise, and organize franchise-related legal documents such as franchise agreements, development agreements, incentive correspondence, and disclosure materials.<br>• Coordinate the execution of contracts by managing signature workflows, monitoring status, and ensuring documents are completed on schedule.<br>• Track key milestones for restaurant openings, renewals, and other franchise events to help keep transactions moving forward without delay.<br>• Maintain accurate records in legal repositories and shared document platforms, ensuring files, templates, and matter information remain current and accessible.<br>• Perform compliance-related reviews, including background screenings and anti-corruption checks for franchise partners and vendors.<br>• Support the rollout and documentation of franchise policies by assisting with approvals, updates, and implementation steps.<br>• Create, refine, and manage standard forms and templates to improve consistency and efficiency across legal documents.<br>• Process legal invoices by reviewing billing submissions, coordinating with outside counsel and internal teams, and monitoring spend against matter records.<br>• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously while independently prioritizing deadlines and responding to shifting business needs.
We are looking for an International Transactions Paralegal to support a global legal team handling cross-border commercial matters in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for a proactive, detail-focused individual who can balance a high volume of work, exercise sound judgment, and keep complex agreements moving forward in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to international contracting, marketing review, brand protection, and coordination with business partners and outside stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and help negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements such as supplier arrangements, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, technology contracts, marketing engagements, licensing deals, partnership terms, and master service agreements.<br>• Partner with international business teams to spot legal and commercial risks, provide practical support on proposed initiatives, and help move transactions through to completion.<br>• Oversee contract administration activities by coordinating execution, monitoring key dates, maintaining accurate records, and producing status updates and reports.<br>• Manage and organize agreement data within contract management tools, including Cobblestone or comparable platforms, to support visibility and compliance.<br>• Review international advertising and promotional materials and assist with trademark clearance efforts and other intellectual property matters tied to brand protection.<br>• Conduct legal and business research related to global operations, commercial transactions, and regional initiatives to support informed decision-making.<br>• Work closely with internal clients, external counsel, vendors, and affiliated brand contacts to gather information, resolve issues, and keep projects on schedule.<br>• Support legal billing processes by assisting with invoice review, submission, and coordination through e-billing workflows.<br>• Handle multiple concurrent projects independently while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong attention to deadlines.
<p>If you're a seasoned Litigation Legal Assistant looking for a firm where people build careers—not just jobs—this opportunity deserves your attention.</p><p>Our client is a highly respected Orange County litigation firm with a thriving commercial and employment practice, a strong reputation in the legal community, and a track record of retaining top talent. As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their collaborative team.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm continues to experience steady growth and is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy team of attorneys handling sophisticated litigation matters in state and federal courts.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, professional environment that offers long-term career stability, challenging work, and a supportive team culture.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support attorneys handling commercial and employment litigation matters</li><li>Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence</li><li>E-file documents in California State and Federal Courts</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars and track litigation deadlines</li><li>Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings</li><li>Prepare TOAs, TOCs, exhibits, and litigation binders</li><li>Manage case files and document organization</li><li>Assist with trial preparation and related litigation support</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>7+ years of litigation legal assistant experience</li><li>Strong experience with both California State and Federal Court procedures</li><li>Advanced e-filing experience in state and federal courts</li><li>Experience supporting commercial litigation, employment litigation, or other complex civil litigation matters</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software</li><li>Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Join a thriving and highly regarded Orange County litigation firm</li><li>Sophisticated commercial and employment litigation practice</li><li>Stable, growing firm with an excellent reputation in the legal community</li><li>Supportive attorneys and collaborative team environment</li><li>Meaningful work with direct exposure to complex litigation matters</li><li>Long-term career growth potential</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package</li></ul><p>Benefits</p><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>401(k) retirement plan</li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays</li><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced litigation legal assistant seeking a stable firm, sophisticated work, and a team-oriented culture, we'd love to connect with you.</p><p>Submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
<p>Our client, a well-established financial services firm in La Jolla, is seeking an experienced and highly organized Office Manager to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This individual will oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the office, ensuring a professional, efficient, and client-focused environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced professional office.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish a long-term career with a respected organization that offers stability, collaboration, and growth opportunities.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the daily operations of the office to ensure efficiency and organization</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for office administration, vendors, and building management</li><li>Oversee front desk operations and create a welcoming experience for clients and visitors</li><li>Coordinate calendars, meetings, conference room scheduling, and office events</li><li>Order and manage office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships</li><li>Assist leadership with administrative support, reporting, and special projects</li><li>Develop and maintain office procedures to improve workflow and efficiency</li><li>Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and office communications</li><li>Support onboarding logistics for new employees and assist with general HR administrative tasks</li><li>Maintain confidential records and ensure the office complies with company policies and procedures</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Office Manager</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing real estate organization seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee daily office operations and provide administrative support across multiple departments. This role is responsible for ensuring the office runs efficiently, supporting leadership, coordinating vendor relationships, and maintaining organized business operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced real estate environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure an efficient and professional work environment</li><li>Manage office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships, including maintenance and service providers</li><li>Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and company events</li><li>Support property management, leasing, and accounting teams with administrative functions</li><li>Maintain contracts, leases, property files, and other business records</li><li>Assist with invoice processing, expense tracking, and vendor payments</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, tenants, clients, and business partners</li><li>Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees and support general HR administration</li><li>Develop and maintain office procedures to improve operational efficiency</li><li>Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other business documents</li><li>Support special projects and provide executive-level administrative assistance as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a sophisticated BIG FIRM! </p><p><br></p><p> An international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with 5+ years of litigation support experience to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to support high-level attorneys within a sophisticated and collaborative law firm environment.</p><p><br></p><p>We have placed people at this firm who love the work and the firm's environment!</p><p><br></p><p>Highlights</p><ul><li>Prestigious international law firm platform</li><li>Sophisticated litigation practice</li><li>Competitive compensation + bonus potential</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Stable, team-oriented environment</li><li>Long-term growth opportunity</li></ul><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys</li><li>Prepare, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Handle state and federal court filings</li><li>Manage calendaring, deadlines, and scheduling</li><li>Coordinate meetings, depositions, travel, and client communications</li><li>Maintain case files and assist with trial preparation</li><li>Process time entries and expense reports</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>5+ years of legal secretary experience within a law firm environment</li><li>Strong experience with both state and federal court filings</li><li>Excellent knowledge of court rules, calendaring, and litigation procedures</li><li>Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple attorneys</li></ul><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for a polished legal support professional seeking sophisticated work, stability, and the resources of a respected international law firm.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>To apply, please submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
<p><strong><u>Litigation Legal Assistant – HYBRID in Newport Beach</u></strong></p><p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded, full-service business law firm to identify a Litigation Legal Assistant. With over 50 years in the market and a national footprint, this firm is known for delivering sophisticated legal counsel across a wide range of complex transactions and disputes while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented culture.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is best suited for a Litigation Legal Assistant with strong federal court experience who can independently manage filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates must be comfortable navigating federal rules (including outside of California) and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys across complex civil matters</li><li>Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda</li><li>Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filings and occasional paper filings</li><li>Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and procedural timelines using firm software</li><li>Identify and submit documents for docketing and ensure compliance with all court requirements</li><li>Assist attorneys with reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials and correspondence</li><li>Prepare matrices, charts, spreadsheets, and privilege logs as needed</li><li>Support arbitration and trial preparation, including document organization and logistics</li><li>Maintain accurate time records for billable tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join This Firm</strong></p><ul><li>Established firm with 50+ years of success and over 100 attorneys across multiple offices</li><li>Offers sophisticated, “big firm” work with a more flexible and collaborative environment</li><li>Team-oriented culture where support staff are valued and cross-trained</li><li>Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)</li><li>Beautiful penthouse office in Newport Beach</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day one</li><li>401(k) with profit sharing</li><li>Paid time off, including vacation and sick time</li><li>Additional voluntary benefits including disability, supplemental insurance, and wellness programs</li><li>Access to financial planning resources and educational seminars</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><p>Salary range: $80,000–$105,000, plus performance-based holiday bonus.</p><p><em>Compensation will vary based on federal court experience, technical skillset, and overall career stability.</em></p>
<p>As organizations continue to navigate complex payroll regulations and workforce growth, experienced payroll professionals remain among the most sought-after accounting and finance talent in San Diego County. A growing organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, compliance, reporting, and process improvements.</p><p>The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, payroll expertise, and experience managing payroll for a multi-state employee population.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Payroll Operations</p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Oversee payroll compliance, tax reporting, and year-end activities</li><li>Review payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit documentation</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of deductions, benefits, and earnings</li></ul><p>Leadership & Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Supervise payroll staff and provide ongoing training</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance leadership on payroll initiatives</li><li>Evaluate payroll processes and implement efficiencies</li><li>Support payroll system upgrades and integrations</li></ul><p>Compliance & Reporting</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Coordinate payroll audits and reporting requirements</li><li>Prepare payroll-related analytics and management reports</li></ul>
<p>One of our best Am Law clients- a firm in Costa Mesa - is seeking a litigation legal assistant to add to their team. <em>Our 5 prior legal assistants we’ve placed rave about the firm! </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Onsite/Hybrid/Remote</u></strong>:</p><p>· Onsite daily.</p><p>· Trustworthy employees earn the privilege of a day remote per week, usually after 3-6 months. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><p>· Tight orientation schedule so onboarding goes smoothly & you’re matched with a mentor, too!</p><p>· Servant leadership and transformative leadership mentality from management </p><p>· High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama</p><p>· Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with Public Law Center</p><p>· No debt law firm</p><p>· Diverse practice groups allow for stability; when bankruptcy is slow, real estate might be hot</p><p>· Excellent stability; multiple secretaries have been with their attorneys for 20-40 years! </p><p>· Their firm administrator offers 1:1 career coaching</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>Will support 2 associates and 1 partner, all busy. They care about proactive communication and super organizational skills. </p><p>o eFiling –Filing & serving documents is the most important part of the job! Firm uses OneLegal and FirstLegal for state, and PACER for federal. </p><p>o Formatting – they have a word processing dept. in PHX, but this LAA will have to format occasionally as well, so this skillset is important (knowing which font, the precise spacing, local judges’ rules, etc.). </p><p>o Calendaring – for 3 attorneys. They have a docketing dept. Dates comes through the docketing department, but the attorneys then want their Outlook calendars updated. Docketing supports with any deadline-related questions.</p><p>o Billing – send out cover letters with each bill to client. </p><p>o Trial preparation: jury instructions, scheduling depos, reaching out to witnesses, binders </p>
We are looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a wide range of litigation and administrative tasks. This is a contract position suited for someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain organized case materials, and help keep matters moving efficiently through state and federal court processes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on civil litigation defense experience, exercises strong judgment around deadlines, and thrives in a collaborative office setting with room for growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming correspondence by reviewing, scanning, organizing, and directing documents to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.<br>• Provide daily litigation and administrative support to attorneys, helping maintain smooth workflow across active matters.<br>• Coordinate attorney calendars, monitor key case dates, and proactively track filing and litigation deadlines to reduce the risk of missed obligations.<br>• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for submission.<br>• Handle service of legal documents and assemble filing materials, including draft shells, copies, and supporting case documents.<br>• Submit court filings in accordance with applicable state and federal rules, using legal technology platforms when needed.<br>• Maintain accurate case records and ensure documents are properly stored, updated, and accessible for the legal team.
<p>A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a <strong>transactional legal secretary. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will <strong>support a real estate partner. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Please do not apply if you've never worked in a law firm handling real estate transactional work. The attorneys <u>require </u>this experience.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare transactional real estate documents such as purchase & sale agreements, escrow documents, and corporate formation materials - <em>prior experience in this transactional practice area is a must!</em></p><p>• Monitor and manage the attorney's calendar (including providing regular reminders of deadlines)</p><p>• Draft and redline contracts such as commercial leases</p><p>• Compose correspondence and manage email communication with attorney clients</p><p>• Check for potential conflicts of interest with clients</p><p>• Work with title companies on preliminary title reports and escrow closings</p><p>• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes from annual meetings</p><p>• Handle the process of sending out contracts for signature via DocuSign</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of closing binders for real estate transactions</p><p>• Conduct research to obtain statements of information from Secretary of State website for various entities</p><p>• Process client invoices</p><p><br></p><p>Transactional legal secretaries with knowledge of AIA, AIR, and CAR are strongly encouraged to apply!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Pay is contingent upon fluency with the duties above. For a candidate who checks <u>all </u>the boxes above, a six-figure salary may be plausible. </em></p>
<p><strong><u>CORPORATE M&A LEGAL ASSISTANT - COSTA MESA</u></strong></p><p>A highly respected international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support their corporate M&A practice. M&A experience is required. <strong><em><u>Please do not apply if you have not worked on mergers & acquisitions in the past.</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>This role is 4 days on site in Costa Mesa, 1 day remote.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and organize M&A signature packets</li><li>Assist with compiling and distributing transaction documents</li><li>Format complex corporate documents, including tables of contents using Styles</li><li>Support attorneys and paralegals on corporate transactions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Base salary: $90,000 - $125,000</li><li>Discretionary year-end bonus</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>Three weeks of PTO, no accrual</li><li>Ten paid holidays plus a paid volunteer day</li><li>Supportive team environment, strong administrative resources, and long-term career stability with many employees holding lengthy tenures.</li></ul>