<p>Out client is looking for a skilled Paralegal to support a busy trusts and estates practice in Burlingame, California, serving individuals and families. This position offers meaningful hands-on involvement in estate and trust matters, regular interaction with clients and advisors, and exposure to sophisticated asset and tax issues. The right candidate brings strong organizational ability, sound judgment, and a detail-oriented, service-oriented approach to sensitive matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Guide clients, trustees, and family members through trust and estate administration matters with care.</p><p>• Coordinate communications with beneficiaries and outside professionals such as accountants, financial advisors, and other consultants to keep matters moving efficiently.</p><p>• Prepare and revise legal correspondence, transfer documents, deeds, and court filings related to probate and estate administration.</p><p>• Assemble and maintain detailed asset schedules, allocation summaries, and distribution records to support accurate administration.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of federal estate and gift tax filings, including Forms 706 and 709, and organize supporting financial information.</p><p>• Examine bank records and related financial documents to identify assets, verify transactions, and support reporting requirements.</p><p>• Maintain orderly client files, oversee document execution logistics, and provide notarial support when needed.</p><p>• Contribute to the day-to-day management of probate proceedings and post-death trust administration from opening through final distribution.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our boutique estate planning and trust administration practice in Los Altos, California. This position requires a motivated and meticulous individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses expertise in all aspects of trust and estate administration. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, fiduciaries, and support staff, managing complex cases and meeting deadlines with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Organize and analyze asset information to support trust and estate administration processes.<br>• Assist in appraising and valuing assets, including strategies for asset allocation and subtrust funding.<br>• Prepare inventories, asset allocation agreements, and transfer documents for trust and estate matters.<br>• Draft and file court pleadings such as Probate petitions, Spousal Property petitions, and Trust Reformation petitions.<br>• Manage court filings, eFilings, discovery processes, and service of legal documents.<br>• Research and prepare deeds and supporting documents for real property transfers, including grant deeds and quitclaim deeds.<br>• Create fiduciary reports and accountings to ensure compliance and accuracy.<br>• Review and prepare Estate and Gift Tax returns with attention to detail.<br>• Maintain organized physical and electronic client files for seamless access and management.
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join a plaintiff-focused personal injury practice in San Rafael, California. This role supports attorneys across both pre-litigation and active litigation matters while helping clients navigate the legal process with care and professionalism. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the chance to contribute within a team-oriented environment that values accuracy, responsiveness, and strong case support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a portfolio of personal injury cases from initial intake through settlement or further litigation, keeping each matter organized and progressing on schedule.<br>• Prepare a wide range of legal documents, including client correspondence, demand submissions, pleadings, discovery materials, subpoenas, and settlement-related paperwork.<br>• Gather, organize, and analyze medical records, billing statements, and other supporting documentation needed to develop and evaluate claims.<br>• Track filing dates, procedural deadlines, and key case events while assisting attorneys with court submissions, depositions, mediations, and trial readiness.<br>• Serve as a consistent point of contact for clients, insurance representatives, healthcare providers, and opposing counsel to support timely communication and case updates.<br>• Maintain complete and accurate case files in the firm’s management systems, ensuring records, calendars, and documentation remain current and reliable.
<p>We are looking for a Paralegal to assist our client with an influx of CPRA requests. The client is in need of an experienced Public Records Act Specialist to support their team for next 3-6 months with potential for extension. This role offers fully-remote flexibility. This individual will step into an active public records compliance function and play a key role in managing California Public Records Act (CPRA) and Information Practices Act (IPA) requests involving research records, personnel matters, litigation-related materials, media inquiries, and other sensitive records.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Manage California Public Records Act (CPRA) and Information Practices Act (IPA) requests from intake through response and closure.</li><li> Assess, organize, and track active public records requests while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.</li><li> Identify and prioritize high-risk, time-sensitive, or complex requests.</li><li> Review records for responsiveness, confidentiality concerns, privilege issues, HIPAA considerations, and applicable statutory exemptions.</li><li> Perform document redactions and quality control review using eDiscovery and document review tools.</li><li> Draft and assist with required communications, including acknowledgment letters, response letters, and statutory deadline communications.</li><li> Collaborate with legal, compliance, records management, research, healthcare, and administrative stakeholders to collect responsive records.</li><li> Apply independent judgment when evaluating disclosure obligations and exemption applicability.</li><li> Support ongoing records management and compliance initiatives during maternity leave coverage.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a skilled Paralegal to join our team in our San Jose, California branch. The role involves working closely with attorneys in handling various aspects of litigation within the industry that requires a high level of attention to detail. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in Civil Litigation, Motions, Briefs, and Trial Preparation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assisting attorneys with the management and preparation of legal documents, including motions, complaints, and briefs.</p><p>• Handling client and witness interviews for hearing, deposition, and trial.</p><p>• Conducting thorough and accurate legal support work as permitted by the rules of the California State Bar.</p><p>• Utilizing exceptional communication and analytical skills to resolve complex legal issues.</p><p>• Working independently and collaboratively with the team to ensure legal tasks are completed efficiently.</p><p>• Managing evidence in an organized manner to assist attorneys in the litigation process.</p><p>• Utilizing creative thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle legal challenges.</p><p>• Maintaining a high level of performance and delivering measurable results.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Paralegal to assist our client with an influx of CPRA requests. The client is in need of an experienced Public Records Act Specialist to support their team for next 3-6 months with potential for extension. This role offers fully-remote flexibility. This individual will step into an active public records compliance function and play a key role in managing California Public Records Act (CPRA) and Information Practices Act (IPA) requests involving research records, personnel matters, litigation-related materials, media inquiries, and other sensitive records.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Manage California Public Records Act (CPRA) and Information Practices Act (IPA) requests from intake through response and closure.</li><li> Assess, organize, and track active public records requests while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.</li><li> Identify and prioritize high-risk, time-sensitive, or complex requests.</li><li> Review records for responsiveness, confidentiality concerns, privilege issues, HIPAA considerations, and applicable statutory exemptions.</li><li> Perform document redactions and quality control review using eDiscovery and document review tools.</li><li> Draft and assist with required communications, including acknowledgment letters, response letters, and statutory deadline communications.</li><li> Apply independent judgment when evaluating disclosure obligations and exemption applicability.</li><li> Support ongoing records management and compliance initiatives during maternity leave coverage.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to support a busy legal team in Walnut Creek, California. In this role, you will contribute across the full lifecycle of civil litigation, helping attorneys stay organized, prepared, and responsive as matters progress. The ideal candidate brings strong procedural knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support attorneys throughout active litigation matters by tracking progress, organizing case materials, and helping move each matter forward efficiently.<br>• Manage discovery workflows by gathering records, reviewing materials, and preparing documents for production in accordance with legal and procedural requirements.<br>• Keep physical and electronic case files well organized, maintain exhibit collections, and oversee litigation documents within case management systems and databases.<br>• Perform legal and factual research using digital research platforms, court resources, and public records to assist with case development.<br>• Draft, finalize, and submit pleadings, motions, and related filings in state and federal courts, including electronic court submissions.<br>• Track filing dates, hearing schedules, and other key deadlines while maintaining attorney calendars to support timely case activity.<br>• Arrange and coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances, including scheduling and logistics management.<br>• Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court staff, expert witnesses, and external service providers.<br>• Assist with trial readiness by preparing witness materials, organizing binders, compiling exhibit and trial lists, and supporting courtroom logistics.
<p>International law firm in Redwood City, CA has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal with 5-10+ years of legal experience. This role will support multiple civil litigation attorneys and assist throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from case inception through trial preparation and resolution. As a Litigation Paralegal with this firm, you'll be assigned to 2-3 attorneys and focus on eDiscovery, document preparation, and trial support. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work on a weekly basis.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support multiple attorneys handling civil litigation matters through all phases of litigation</li><li>Assist with case management from initial filing through discovery, trial preparation, and closing</li><li>Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and case files</li><li>Coordinate and manage court filings, with e-filing experience strongly preferred</li><li>Track deadlines, court dates, and litigation calendars</li><li>Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized case records and litigation documents</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Established law firm in San Jose, CA has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal with 5-10+ years of legal experience. This role will support multiple civil litigation attorneys and assist throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from case inception through trial preparation and resolution. Candidates with court e-filing experience are highly preferred. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work on a weekly basis. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support multiple attorneys handling civil litigation matters through all phases of litigation</li><li>Assist with case management from initial filing through discovery, trial preparation, and closing</li><li>Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and case files</li><li>Coordinate and manage court filings, with e-filing experience strongly preferred</li><li>Track deadlines, court dates, and litigation calendars</li><li>Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized case records and litigation documents</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its civil litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, plaintiff-side environment and is eager for long-term growth. The Litigation Paralegal will play a key role in supporting attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, with a primary focus on plaintiff-side personal injury matters. While prior personal injury experience is preferred, paralegals with experience in any civil litigation practice area are encouraged to apply.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and subpoenas</li><li>Manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production</li><li>Assist with deposition preparation, trial preparation, and settlement materials</li><li>Maintain case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines</li><li>Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel</li><li>Conduct factual research and assist with medical records and damages documentation</li><li>Support attorneys throughout the life cycle of active litigation matters</li></ul>
<p>Growing transactional law firm has an immediate opening for a Corporate Paralegal! This Corporate Paralegal will support up to four transactional attorneys, specifically focused on EC/VC matters. As a Corporate Paralegal with this firm, you'll assist with all phases of deal execution. This position is remote, so candidates across every US time zone are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years of relevant experience; part-time (20-25 hours) is preferred but full-time candidates will be considered.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Deal execution on EC/VC financings and M&A: closing checklists, signature and DocuSign management, data room setup, diligence tracking, closing binders, post-closing follow-through, and cap-table support. Comfortable with the EC/VC document set — SAFEs, convertible notes, priced equity rounds, NVCA-style financing documents, equity incentive plans, option grants, and Section 83(b) filings.</li><li>Corporate and transactional support: entity formation and maintenance across multiple states, corporate housekeeping and minute books, board and manager consents, and good-standing and qualification filings.</li><li>Regulatory support: preparing and tracking state and federal regulatory filings, licenses, and permit renewals, monitoring compliance deadlines across practice areas, and managing correspondence with regulatory agencies.</li><li>Public sector matters: supporting government contracts and procurement work, including bid and proposal documentation, agency registrations and filings, and compliance with public-entity contracting and disclosure requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A San Francisco–based corporate legal department is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to support in-house counsel with a wide range of corporate governance, compliance, and transactional matters. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, business-oriented legal environment and brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a proactive mindset. The Corporate Paralegal will play a key role in supporting day-to-day legal operations and ensuring accurate documentation and compliance across the organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support in-house counsel with corporate governance matters, including entity management and maintenance</li><li>Prepare, review, and organize corporate documents such as board consents, resolutions, and meeting minutes</li><li>Assist with entity formations, dissolutions, mergers, and other corporate transactions</li><li>Maintain corporate records, minute books, and cap tables</li><li>Manage contract lifecycle tasks, including tracking, organizing, and assisting with reviews of NDAs, MSAs, and other commercial agreements</li><li>Coordinate signatures and execution of legal documents</li><li>Assist with compliance filings and deadlines, including annual reports and regulatory requirements</li><li>Conduct basic legal research and support special projects as needed</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, HR, and business teams</li></ul>
<p>Tech company in the Silicon Valley is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team with contract management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters. The ideal candidate is organized, discreet, and comfortable managing a high volume of documents while working closely with attorneys and cross-functional business teams. This is an on-site position requiring in office work in Fremont, CA.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Draft, review, and redline non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and standard commercial contracts using approved templates and playbooks, escalating non-standard terms to supervising counsel.</li><li>Help establish and implement a contract management system, including defining intake processes, templates, and workflows to standardize how contracts are handled across the organization.</li><li>Manage the full contract lifecycle: intake, tracking, execution, and storage, including maintaining the contract management system and ensuring records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Track key contract dates and obligations (renewals, expirations, termination windows) and provide timely reminders to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with corporate governance work, including preparing board and committee meeting materials, drafting resolutions and minutes, and maintaining minute books and corporate records.</li><li>Support entity management, such as maintaining good standing across jurisdictions, coordinating annual filings, and preparing formation and dissolution documents.</li><li>Support regulatory compliance efforts, including maintaining compliance records and policies, assisting with regulatory filings, and helping monitor adherence to applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries to support attorneys on corporate and compliance matters.</li><li>Coordinate signature collection and execution using e-signature platforms.</li><li>Respond to internal requests from business teams regarding contract status and standard terms.</li><li>Support due diligence efforts for corporate transactions by organizing and reviewing documents.</li><li>Coordinate with outside IP counsel on intellectual property matters as needed, including tracking key deadlines and maintaining internal IP records</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established San Francisco–based law firm is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to support its active family law practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a paralegal with experience assisting attorneys on family law matters in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The role offers substantive responsibility, direct attorney support, and the potential for long-term placement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support attorneys with family law matters including dissolution, custody, support, and related proceedings</li><li>Draft pleadings, declarations, discovery responses, and settlement documents</li><li>Prepare and organize financial disclosures and supporting documentation</li><li>Manage case files, calendars, and court deadlines</li><li>Coordinate service of process, filings, and court appearances</li><li>Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Probate/Trust Administration Paralegal to support sophisticated estate matters in San Jose, California. This role focuses on guiding probate and trust administration files from opening through final distribution while ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and coordination of assets. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and experience handling fiduciary and tax-related matters in a legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage probate and trust administration matters through each stage of the process, from initial court filings to closing distributions.<br>• Coordinate the collection, valuation, and transfer of estate and trust assets, ensuring timely preparation of supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare and review estate, gift, and related fiduciary tax filings for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Assemble fiduciary accountings and supporting financial records for attorney review and submission.<br>• Draft probate and trust administration documents, including petitions, orders, pleadings, and related court materials.<br>• Prepare deeds and other real estate transfer documents connected to estate and trust matters.<br>• Maintain well-organized case files, calendars, and records to support efficient matter management and compliance deadlines.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal with real estate experience to support complex financing and transactional matters in San Francisco, California. This role will focus on preparing and reviewing legal documentation, coordinating closing activities, and organizing due diligence materials across multiple deals. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, exceptional follow-through, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare financing and supporting legal documents for commercial real estate matters, including materials related to transfers, assumptions, lien releases, approvals, and closing deliverables.</p><p>• Examine transaction records for accuracy and completeness, such as deeds, lease memoranda, easements, notes, security instruments, assignments, intercreditor arrangements, and related certificates.</p><p>• Organize closings from start to finish by assembling signature packages, maintaining data rooms, tracking executed paperwork, and compiling final closing sets.</p><p>• Draft closing instructions and assist with loan closings involving real property and other pledged collateral.</p><p>• Review settlement statements and help facilitate the filing, recording, and post-closing distribution of required documents.</p><p>• Analyze title commitments, surveys, easements, restrictive covenants, endorsements, and title policies, and prepare summaries identifying key issues and required follow-up.</p><p>• Request, collect, and evaluate diligence items, including organizational records, registration materials, and other entity-related documentation.</p><p>• Maintain transaction calendars and critical date trackers to ensure timely completion of milestones, deliverables, and filing requirements.</p><p>• Prepare and review corporate governance and entity documents, including formation papers, partnership or operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, stock-related records, and dissolution materials.</p><p>• Provide quality control across active matters and offer coverage support for the broader legal team when priorities shift or additional assistance is needed.</p>
<p>A San Francisco–based law firm is seeking a professional and client-focused Legal Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for attorneys, clients, and visitors. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone who excels in a fast-paced, detail-oriented legal environment and takes pride in providing exceptional front-desk and administrative support. The Legal Receptionist will manage daily reception operations, maintain a welcoming office atmosphere, and support attorneys and legal staff with light administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner</li><li>Answer and route incoming phone calls, take accurate messages, and manage voicemail systems</li><li>Maintain lobby, conference rooms, and reception areas to ensure a polished and organized office environment</li><li>Coordinate conference room scheduling and assist with meeting setup as needed</li><li>Receive, sort, and distribute mail and courier deliveries</li><li>Assist with basic administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, scanning, and document preparation</li><li>Support attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants with ad hoc administrative requests</li><li>Monitor office supplies and coordinate restocking as needed</li><li>Ensure compliance with firm confidentiality and professionalism standards</li></ul>
<p>Legal Assistant to join our team in San Francisco, California.</p><p><br></p><p>Duties: </p><ul><li>Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials. </li><li>TOCs and TOAs</li><li>Electronic and paper filing </li><li>Prepare binders and document production </li><li>Provide administrative assistance on complex litigation processes and deadlines</li><li>Support attorneys with time management tasks, time entry and billing coordination </li></ul>
<p>National immigration law firm has an immediate opening for an entry level Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will perform challenging, substantive legal work with a focus on preparing immigration applications. The firm provides comprehensive training and support to ensure your success, including ongoing workshops, legal practice meetings, and a client service team structure that facilitates mentoring from senior professionals. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in immigration law and the legal field. This Legal Assistant must be able to work on-site full-time in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate or have 1-2+ years of experience working in the legal field.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Organize and maintain legal documents detailing eligibility for visa classification.</li><li>Handle clerical tasks such as copying, printing, and scanning documents.</li><li>Create electronic and physical client files for efficient case management.</li><li>Track and monitor the status of immigration cases, ensuring timely updates.</li><li>Circulate incoming mail according to specified procedures.</li><li>Learn to analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing.</li><li>Draft specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits.</li><li>Interface with corporate representatives and foreign nationals.</li><li>Participate in legal practice meetings and alerts for updates on current events, advanced topics, and client relationship building skills.</li><li>Projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Regional law firm in the Bay Area has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant with at least one year of experience in a law firm setting to support its busy litigation group in San Jose. This role will assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, with a strong emphasis on document preparation, trial preparation, and eDiscovery support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support attorneys and legal staff throughout all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and resolution.</li><li>Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and trial-related materials. </li><li>Assist with filing in state and federal courts, including calendaring deadlines and ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures. </li><li>Coordinate and organize case files, exhibits, deposition materials, hearing binders, and trial notebooks. </li><li>Provide trial preparation support, including exhibit lists, witness files, trial binders, and document management. </li><li>Assist with discovery processes, including document collection, organization, review coordination, and production.</li><li>Provide support with eDiscovery tasks, including document handling, tracking productions, and maintaining litigation databases or document repositories. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, vendors, and outside counsel as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate case calendars and help track important deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates. </li><li>Perform additional administrative and litigation support duties as assigned. </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established law firm in Santa Rosa is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its attorneys and legal staff with a variety of administrative and litigation-related tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to grow their legal career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, scheduling, and file organization</li><li>Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents</li><li>Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files</li><li>Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document retrieval</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors</li><li>Assist with case management, deadlines, and attorney workflow</li><li>Handle incoming calls, emails, and client inquiries</li><li>Support attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, and other legal proceedings as needed</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established California organization to hire a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary for its in-house legal department in Burlingame, CA. This is a fully onsite position (5 days/week) supporting attorneys with litigation matters, legal filings, case management, and administrative agency proceedings, including PERB filings.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, and other documents for attorney review.</li><li>Coordinate court and administrative agency filings, including PERB-related matters.</li><li>Conduct routine legal research and assist with case preparation.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and appointments.</li><li>Maintain case files and update case management systems.</li><li>Communicate with courts, agencies, school districts, and other stakeholders regarding legal matters.</li><li>Track deadlines, process legal mail, and provide general administrative support.</li></ul>
<p>A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its civil litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on experience in a collaborative, plaintiff-side law firm environment with long-term potential. The Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative and case support to attorneys and paralegals handling civil litigation matters, primarily personal injury cases. This role is ideal for a legal professional looking to deepen their litigation experience while contributing to the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals</li><li>Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Help prepare and organize pleadings, discovery, and case materials</li><li>Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files</li><li>Track deadlines, assist with calendaring, and schedule meetings and appointments</li><li>Coordinate with clients, court personnel, experts, and vendors as needed</li><li>Assist with court filings and service of documents under attorney direction</li><li>Support trial preparation and other litigation-related tasks as assigned</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a civil litigation practice in Lafayette, California. This position is well suited for someone who can manage a busy legal desk, maintain accuracy under tight deadlines, and keep case materials organized. Candidates with solid litigation support experience are preferred, though motivated professionals with strong potential will also be considered. This role is focused on legal secretarial work and is not designed as a track toward paralegal responsibilities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, format, and submit court filings electronically while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.<br>• Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, and other case-related obligations with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Organize, update, and retrieve legal documents in document management systems, including NetDocuments when applicable.<br>• Draft, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials from attorney notes, edits, or dictation.<br>• Monitor active litigation matters and provide day-to-day administrative support to keep the civil litigation desk running efficiently.<br>• Coordinate communications, schedule matters, and manage Outlook-based email and calendar activity to support attorneys and case progress.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Emeryville, California. In this role, you will support our legal professionals in managing litigation cases, ensuring smooth coordination of administrative and legal processes. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in litigation and e-filing, along with a proactive approach to organizational and communication tasks. This firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and format legal documents and pleadings for submission in state and federal courts through e-filing systems.</p><p>• Maintain and monitor case calendars, ensuring all deadlines and court appearances are accurately tracked.</p><p>• Organize and manage both physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials and correspondence.</p><p>• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, including letters and memoranda.</p><p>• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and court staff to update case statuses and ensure procedural compliance.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, creating witness lists, and assembling trial binders.</p><p>• Schedule and organize meetings, depositions, and conference calls, as well as arrange travel plans when necessary.</p><p>• Respond promptly to attorney and client inquiries, proactively managing workflows to meet critical deadlines.</p>