56 results for Contracts Paralegal in Danville, CA

Litigation Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary
30 - 45 USD / Hourly
An established San Francisco-based law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The firm handles a broad range of civil litigation matters, including business disputes, real estate litigation, personal injury defense, insurance claims, and complex tort litigation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior litigators, providing key litigation support in case management, discovery, trial preparation, and court filings. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience managing complex case files in California courts. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.</li><li>Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents in state and federal courts.</li><li>Manage case files, maintain litigation calendars, and track deadlines to ensure timely filings.</li><li>Oversee the discovery process, including document review, drafting responses, and preparing exhibits for depositions and hearings.</li><li>Coordinate depositions, schedule expert witness testimony, and organize trial preparation materials.</li><li>Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis to support case strategy and motion practice.</li><li>Assist in preparing trial exhibits, witness outlines, and case summaries to support attorneys during hearings and trial.</li><li>Work with eDiscovery platforms to manage document production and case files.</li></ul>
2026-03-20T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent
70000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a diligent Paralegal to join our legal team located in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting attorneys with various aspects of family law cases, conducting legal research, and ensuring the efficient management of client files. This role will also require you to prepare legal documents, schedule meetings, and perform administrative tasks. Responsibilities:• Assist in the management of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and spousal support cases• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and affidavits• Schedule and manage client meetings and court appearances• Effectively communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including the organization of exhibits and witness lists• Attend court hearings and provide assistance to attorneys during proceedings• Perform various administrative tasks such as filing and data entry• Utilize legal case management software for case tracking and management.• Maintain and organize client files and case documents in an efficient manner
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Oakland, CA
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Temporary
32 - 45 USD / Hourly
A well‑established Oakland-based defense law firm is seeking a temporary Litigation Paralegal to support its civil litigation team during a medical leave. This is a hands‑on role supporting defense attorneys in active matters, with opportunity for conversion if the fit is strong on both sides. This role is 40 hours a week and does require on-site capability in Oakland, CA. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support defense attorneys with civil litigation matters from discovery through trial preparation</li><li>Prepare and manage discovery production, including document review, redaction, and organization</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including witness and exhibit materials</li><li>Draft and update medical chronologies and summaries</li><li>Review medical records, imaging, and accident-related photos, including sensitive or graphic materials</li><li>Prepare deposition summaries and review deposition transcripts</li><li>Assist with research and case support projects as assigned</li><li>Maintain accurate timekeeping and support billable litigation workflows</li></ul>
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Petaluma, CA
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Temporary
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
Immediate need for an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal to support a boutique Petaluma law firm during a maternity leave, with training provided prior to the leave. A boutique estate planning law firm in Petaluma, California is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal to join their team on a temporary, part-time basis (approximately 24–30 hours per week) to cover a maternity leave (anticipated April through August). The selected candidate will have the opportunity to train alongside the current paralegal prior to their leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estate planning paralegal seeking a consistent part-time schedule in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft estate planning documents including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and HIPAA authorizations </li><li>Prepare supporting documents such as grant deeds, beneficiary change forms, claims forms, assessor documents, and trust funding documentation </li><li>Assist with trust funding by coordinating with financial institutions and advisors </li><li>Conduct client interviews and provide updates regarding estate planning matters </li><li>Prepare estate planning document packages and coordinate client signing appointments </li><li>Maintain organized case files and track tasks to ensure matters progress efficiently </li><li>Schedule client meetings, calls, and signing appointments </li><li>Provide occasional front office coverage and assist with administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and document preparation </li></ul>
2026-03-25T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Oakland, CA
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Permanent
90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join a reputable California law firm in Oakland, California. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys to provide comprehensive litigation support, ensuring cases are managed effectively from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to handling complex legal matters. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement package, and paid time off. Responsibilities:• Collaborate with attorneys to manage case progress from initiation through trial, settlement, and post-resolution stages.• Draft, review, and refine legal documents, including briefs, and ensure accuracy through cite-checking.• Conduct document reviews and utilize e-discovery tools to prepare production sets and perform detailed searches.• Oversee and manage document production processes, ensuring completeness and compliance.• Support deposition and hearing preparations by organizing exhibits and crafting witness outlines.• Perform litigation-specific tasks such as Bates stamping, hyperlinking PDFs, and maintaining accurate calendars for deadlines.• Research and draft subpoenas while coordinating service and follow-up activities.• Obtain case-related documents from third parties and communicate effectively with vendors for litigation support services.• Monitor pending legal decisions, conduct thorough research, and assist in database management using tools like Concordance.• Maintain accurate and timely billable hour entries while ensuring reliable attendance and adapting to remote work requirements when necessary.
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Menlo Park, CA
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
40 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Trademark Litigation Paralegal or Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Menlo Park, California. This Contract position with the potential for long-term employment offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to trademark litigation support while working with a major client. The role requires a hybrid schedule, with initial on-site training 3-4 times per week and long-term flexibility of 2-3 days on-site. Responsibilities:• Provide comprehensive support for trademark litigation cases, including managing filings and deadlines.• Assist in preparing discovery materials, including requests and responses.• Coordinate trial preparation activities, such as organizing case files and drafting legal documents.• Utilize case management software to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.• Handle USPTO filings related to trademark infringement and intellectual property matters.• Collaborate with attorneys to draft and review legal documents.• Ensure compliance with procedural requirements for trademark litigation.• Conduct research on intellectual property law and trademark-related issues.• Manage communication and coordination with clients and external stakeholders.• Participate in training sessions to ensure seamless transition and cross-training within the team.
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A well-established law firm specializing in Real Estate/Landlord-Tenant is seeking a motivated and experienced Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This is a full-time, hybrid or remote flexible opportunity where you'll play a vital role in assisting attorneys with all stages of litigation while working alongside seasoned legal professionals. Responsibilities• Conducting legal fact finding and basic legal research as needed• Draft legal documents• Assisting in managing cases, ensuring all details are handled in a timely manner• Organizing pleadings and filing them electronically• Coordinating and scheduling calendars to ensure all important dates and deadlines are accounted for• Assisting attorneys in trial preparation to ensure all necessary documents and information are in order• Maintaining case files, ensuring they are up to date and easily accessible• Responding to ad-hoc requests and completing them as necessary
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Jose, CA
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Permanent
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Assisting attorneys with the management and preparation of legal documents, including motions, complaints, and briefs.• Handling client and witness interviews for hearing, deposition, and trial.• Conducting thorough and accurate legal support work as permitted by the rules of the California State Bar.• Utilizing exceptional communication and analytical skills to resolve complex legal issues.• Working independently and collaboratively with the team to ensure legal tasks are completed efficiently.• Managing evidence in an organized manner to assist attorneys in the litigation process.• Utilizing creative thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle legal challenges.• Maintaining a high level of performance and delivering measurable results.
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Redwood City, CA
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Permanent
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our litigation team. This role focuses on supporting complex litigation cases, requiring someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is skilled at managing multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at collaborating with attorneys and senior paralegals to ensure the efficient progression of legal matters. Responsibilities:• Assist litigation teams in managing cases through all stages, from initial filings to trial.• Review, cite-check, and prepare legal documents for court submissions.• Handle electronic filing and service of legal documents while ensuring compliance with court procedures.• Organize and maintain case files, including deposition indexes and production databases.• Support document production efforts and update databases with relevant case information.• Coordinate trial preparations and provide on-site support during proceedings.• Collaborate closely with senior paralegals and attorneys to ensure seamless case management.• Work overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support litigation demands.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

Palo Alto, CA
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Permanent
115000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
Unlock Your Legal Career: Join Us as a Real Estate Paralegal in Palo Alto!Are you a driven and detail-oriented legal professional ready to make a real impact? We invite you to become an essential part of our in-house legal team as our next Corporate Paralegal! Work alongside accomplished attorneys in a collaborative, high-performance legal environment where your contributions are valued and your expertise can thrive. Compensation Range: $125k-$145k with a bonus potential up to 10% of the annual base pay. Why You’ll Love This Role:<ul><li>Impactful Work: Support strategic corporate initiatives by managing key governance, compliance, and real estate transactions that shape our company’s success.</li><li>Diverse Challenges: Tackle sophisticated projects involving multi-jurisdictional entity management, high-stakes financings, and complex acquisitions. Every day brings new opportunities to grow your skill set.</li><li>Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience working directly with senior attorneys and leaders. You’ll play a critical role in transaction execution, entity management, and process optimization.</li><li>Cutting-Edge Environment: Join a forward-thinking legal department that leverages modern technology and best practices to drive efficiency and results.</li><li>Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable hours in a supportive culture, with the flexibility of partial remote work in beautiful Palo Alto.</li></ul>What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Draft and review corporate governance documents, board resolutions, and compliance filings.</li><li>Manage entity formations, dissolutions, and registrations across multiple states or countries while maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Assist with due diligence for acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures—prepare transaction summaries and coordinate closings.</li><li>Prepare and review documents for real estate deals and property management, upholding accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Maintain legal databases and facilitate the execution and filing of essential documents.</li><li>Collaborate with outside counsel, title companies, and colleagues across departments.</li><li>Tackle new challenges and support process improvements across our legal operations.</li></ul>
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

San Ramon, CA
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Temporary
38 - 60 USD / Hourly
Our client in San Ramon is seeking a Corporate Paralegal for an ongoing contract role supporting a busy corporate practice. This hybrid position offers a mix of structured collaboration and remote flexibility, making it a great fit for someone who enjoys corporate governance and entity management. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist with entity formation, including drafting and filing formation documents, obtaining EINs, and coordinating with state agencies</li><li>Manage entity maintenance and compliance requirements, including ongoing filings, amendments, registrations, and dissolutions</li><li>Prepare a variety of corporate governance documents, such as board and shareholder minutes, resolutions, written consents, officer certificates, and organizational charts</li><li>Track and manage annual reports, foreign qualifications, state registrations, and compliance calendars to ensure timely filings across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Maintain comprehensive corporate records, including minute books, stock ledgers, cap tables, and organizational documents</li><li>Support preparation, revision, and tracking of corporate contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and routine business agreements</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys, internal stakeholders, clients, registered agents, and outside vendors to support corporate transactions and governance needs</li><li>Assist with due diligence and document organization for corporate transactions or ongoing compliance projects</li><li>Ensure accuracy and consistency across all document versions and corporate databases</li></ul>
2026-03-07T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

Sunnyvale, CA
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Temporary
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
OverviewThe Corporate Paralegal provides high-level support to attorneys on corporate governance, financings, and transactional matters. This role requires strong attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple projects while supporting complex corporate transactions from start to finish. For this role, a Paralegal certificate or 3+ years of experience is highly preferred. As Corporate Paralegal, you'll be in-office full-time in Sunnyvale, CA. Responsibilities• Support attorneys with IPOs, financings, and corporate transactions, including pre‑closing and post‑closing tasks• Maintain corporate governance records such as minute books, closing binders, and capitalization tables• Assist with stock administration matters including equity plans, stock options, stock splits, and cap table management• Draft, prepare, and file corporate and securities-related documents and notices• Manage and update capitalization and corporate records using platforms such as Carta or similar• Organize transaction documents and ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance• Collaborate with internal and external teams to meet deadlines and support deal execution
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Estate Planning Paralegal

Petaluma, CA
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Temporary
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
Immediate need for an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal to support a boutique Petaluma law firm during a maternity leave, with paid training overlap in April.A boutique estate planning law firm in Petaluma, California is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Paralegal to join their team on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave (anticipated April through August). This position will begin part-time in early April to train alongside the current paralegal, with hours increasing in May. While there is a preference for full-time (40 hours per week) during the leave, the firm is open to candidates seeking part-time or reduced full-time schedules (approximately 24–30 hours per week). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estate planning paralegal who enjoys working closely with clients and supporting attorneys in a collaborative, community-focused law firm environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft estate planning documents including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and HIPAA authorizations</li><li>Prepare supporting documents such as grant deeds, beneficiary change forms, claims forms, assessor documents, and trust funding documentation</li><li>Assist with trust funding by coordinating with financial institutions and advisors</li><li>Conduct client interviews and provide updates regarding estate planning matters</li><li>Prepare estate planning document packages and coordinate client signing appointments</li><li>Maintain organized case files and track tasks to ensure matters progress efficiently</li><li>Schedule client meetings, calls, and signing appointments</li><li>Provide occasional front office coverage and assist with administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and document preparation </li></ul>
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are eager to welcome a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to our trial team located in San Francisco, California. This role is essential within our industry and will involve a variety of tasks related to legal support and administration. Responsibilities: • Assisting in the preparation of court filings, including briefs, declarations, exhibits, and proofs of service• Drafting various legal documents such as pleadings and discovery responses• Ensuring all legal deadlines and dates are accurately calendared and met• Conducting comprehensive legal research and assisting with document review• Communicating effectively with clients, court personnel, and vendors• Organizing and maintaining both electronic and hard-copy case files• Providing crucial support during legal proceedings such as depositions, trials, arbitrations and mediations• Managing hearing, deposition, and trial binders for attorneys• Utilizing various legal discovery and filing platforms such as Pacer, OneLegal, Relativity, Disco• Assisting with additional administrative tasks and special projects as required• Editing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents to meet firm and legal style requirements.
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Oakland, CA
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Permanent
80000 - 103000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a reputable plaintiff-focused personal injury law firm in Oakland, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting attorneys and clients throughout the litigation process, contributing to meaningful outcomes for individuals seeking justice and fair compensation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment. This role offers a competitive compensation range, excellent benefits (full medical, dental, and vision for the employee and family), paid time off, and retirement benefits. Responsibilities:• Support attorneys in managing personal injury cases from initial intake through resolution, ensuring all phases of litigation are handled efficiently.• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.• Communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, and insurance companies to gather information and provide case updates.• Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines, and manage calendars to ensure timely completion of tasks.• Prepare discovery responses, settlement documentation, and trial preparation materials to assist attorneys in achieving case objectives.• Handle administrative responsibilities such as data entry, document management, and correspondence tracking.• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with clients and colleagues.• Collaborate with the legal team to streamline processes and improve case outcomes.
2026-03-18T00:00:00Z

Paralegal / Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent
55000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting a Paralegal for a premier plaintiff-side personal injury litigation law firm in San Francisco’s Financial District (near BART/MUNI/ferries). The Paralegal plays a pivotal role in assisting the attorneys with case management and court filings, calendaring for the litigation docket, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery. A good candidate is organized, diligent, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about helping individual and family clients achieve justice and full recovery. Principle responsibilities:• Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email;• Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading, and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, demand letters, mediation briefs, and other legal documents;• Prepare and serve discovery;• File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts;• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar;• Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records, including medical billing;• Create and maintain digital case files for each client;• Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail; and• Take initiative to manage law firm marketing efforts. Desired qualifications:• 3+ years litigation legal assistance experience, with some plaintiffs’ PI law experience;• College degree, and preferably a Paralegal Certificate;• Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF / PACER) e-filing platforms and service processers (OneLegal), local court rules, and calendaring deadlines;• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor;• Good writing (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills;• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects; and• Solid word processing experience (MS Office Suite and Adobe) and database software proficiency (Dropbox and Filevine are a plus). This is a terrific direct-hire opportunity with a collaborative and very easygoing boutique law firm. Our client is offering a base salary range of $70,000 – 90,000/year, depending on experience, for a regular 35-hour workweek (7-hour workday). Some overtime available, but it’s not common. There is bonus compensation and employment benefits including medical insurance plan coverage, 401k Plan, 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO), and paid firm holidays. The attorneys are flexible about occasionally changing schedule to attend to personal appointments. For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Mgr. - Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-03-03T00:00:00Z

Jr. Paralegal

Santa Clara, CA
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Temporary
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
technology company is seeking a motivated Junior Paralegal to join our in-house legal team. This Junior Paralegal role offers exposure to all areas of legal work, making it an ideal opportunity for recent college graduates or candidates with at least 6 months of any legal experience who are eager to learn and grow within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist the legal team with day-to-day operations, including preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documents and contracts.</li><li>Support compliance, corporate governance, commercial transactions, employment, intellectual property, and other legal functions.</li><li>Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments and assist with document management and recordkeeping.</li><li>Help manage contract and matter tracking systems.</li><li>Assist with scheduling, reporting, and administrative tasks as needed.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.</li></ul>
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Commercial Litigation Attorney

San Jose, CA
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Permanent
180000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our team in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience handling complex commercial litigation cases and possess a strong ability to navigate all phases of the litigation process. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with clients and colleagues in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support commercial litigation cases.• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, and briefs with precision and clarity.• Represent clients in court proceedings, including motions, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.• Collaborate with partners and other team members to develop case strategies and plans.• Manage a diverse caseload effectively while maintaining attention to deadlines and priorities.• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and mediators to ensure effective case management.• Take a leading role in fact investigations and discovery processes, including drafting requests and responses.• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediation sessions to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.• Stay up-to-date on relevant legal developments and apply them to case strategies.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Secretary

Mill Valley, CA
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Permanent
75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for a highly regarded plaintiff-side personal injury and civil rights litigation law firm in the North Bay. The Legal Secretary will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, assisting the partners with court filings, coordinating meetings, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery. A good candidate is organized, diligent, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about helping individual and family clients achieve justice and full recovery. Principle responsibilities:• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents;• File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts;• Work with paralegal to prepare and serve discovery;• Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records;• Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email;• Create and maintain digital case files for each client;• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar; and• Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail. Desired qualifications:• 5+ year litigation legal assistant experience;• Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF) e-filing platforms, rules, and eDockets is preferred;• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor;• Good written (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills;• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects;• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines efficiently; and• Solid office software, word processing, database maintenance, and internet research skills. This is a terrific direct-hire opportunity with some telecommute flexibility to work remotely part of the week. Our client is offering an annual base salary range of $75,000 – 100,000+/year, depending on experience, for a regular 35-hour workweek (7-hour workday). Some overtime available, but it’s not common. There is bonus compensation and some employment benefits including HMO medical insurance plan, commuter checks, disability insurance, 401k Plan after at least one years of service, and paid vacation and paid sick leave. The attorneys and the office are very friendly and is a nice place to work. For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Mgr. for Permanent Placement Services, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-03-25T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
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Permanent
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team in Oakland, California. This role requires someone who excels in supporting litigation processes, managing schedules, and handling legal documentation with precision. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working collaboratively in a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities: • Handle electronic filing (e-filing) with courts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. • Manage manual calendaring tasks, including tracking deadlines and scheduling court appearances. • Conduct conflict checks to ensure compliance and avoid scheduling conflicts. • Prepare and format legal documents, including tables of authorities (TOAs) and tables of contents (TOCs). • Collaborate with attorneys to facilitate smooth litigation processes and provide administrative support. • Maintain accurate records of legal proceedings and filings. • Coordinate trial preparation tasks when required, supporting attorneys with necessary documentation and logistics. • Communicate effectively with court personnel and other legal professionals to resolve filing issues. • Assist with dictation tasks and transcription as needed.
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Lafayette, CA
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Permanent
85000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative support within a legal environment. This role requires someone with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The ideal candidate will excel in document management, calendaring, and other administrative duties essential to maintaining smooth operations. Responsibilities: • Manage and organize legal documents using document management systems, such as NetDocuments. • Coordinate and maintain calendars, including scheduling deadlines and appointments through platforms like Deadlines on Demand. • Handle e-filing and court filings accurately and in a timely manner. • Conduct conflict checks and ensure proper documentation. • Provide administrative support, including dictation and correspondence preparation. • Utilize software tools like Microsoft Word and Outlook effectively to complete daily tasks. • Assist in maintaining smooth operations by performing non-billable administrative duties. • Collaborate with attorneys and other staff to ensure all deadlines and priorities are met. • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive legal matters.
2026-03-10T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
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Permanent
50000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled and highly organized Legal Secretary to join a dynamic plaintiff personal injury practice in Oakland, California. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal procedures, case management, and trial preparation, with a focus on supporting attorneys through efficient and detail-oriented administrative tasks. This role requires excellent multitasking skills and a proactive approach to managing case files from intake to trial. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date. • Handle intake processes and organize medical records for ongoing cases. • Prepare and file legal documents electronically, adhering to court deadlines and procedures. • Maintain and update calendars, scheduling hearings, deadlines, and client meetings. • Support discovery processes, including gathering information and drafting responses. • Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics. • Manage dictation and transcription tasks with precision and timeliness. • Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other legal professionals. • Utilize case management software to track deadlines and ensure compliance with California legal protocols.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Concord, CA
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Temporary
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
A highly respected East Bay law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their team on a contract basis, with strong potential for contract-to-hire if a good fit on both ends. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with three senior attorneys at a firm known for its sophisticated civil litigation practice. About the FirmThis well-established boutique firm focuses on complex civil litigation, with core practice areas including:<ul><li>Business and commercial litigation</li><li>Construction law</li><li>Real estate disputes</li><li>Insurance defense</li><li>Professional liability</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>E-filing in California state and federal courts</li><li>Managing and maintaining litigation calendars (court deadlines, hearings, depositions)</li><li>Drafting, formatting, and proofreading pleadings and correspondence</li><li>Preparing and updating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities (TOCs/TOAs)</li><li>Coordinating service of process and filings</li><li>Organizing and maintaining case files (electronic and physical)</li><li>Communicating with court personnel, clients, and opposing counsel as needed</li></ul>
2026-03-03T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
San Francisco law firm looking for Litigation Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary with at least 3-5 years of experience to join a thriving legal practice. Responsibilities: · Provide secretarial support to litigation attorneys. · Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and discovery materials. · Manage and organize case files. · Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, court appearances, and deadlines, and make necessary arrangements. · Electronic filing (e-filing) procedures in state and federal courts. · Perform other administrative to support the team.
2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Corte Madera, CA
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Permanent
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting a Legal Secretary for the Marin office of our large law firm client. The Legal Secretary will assist 3-4 commercial litigation, labor & employment law, and public entity defense attorneys. A legal secretary with good experience managing civil litigation documents and court filings and who enjoys a diverse and interesting caseload. Required qualifications: • 2++ years of civil litigation support experience as a legal secretary;• Good knowledge of state, Federal, and administrative court rules and procedures for preparing pleadings (incl. some cite checking) and doing e-filings and service on the parties;• Software skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and electronic document management systems (e.g., IManage); and• High attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skill set, and great word processing, editing and proofreading skills. This is a direct-hire opportunity at a nice firm that ensures good work-life balance and cordial workplace culture. Our client offers a base salary of $75,000 - 100,000/yr., DOE, plus year-end discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits (incl. multiple medical/dental/vision insurance plans, 410k Plan with 3% Firm match, and good vacation & sick leave). For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-03-25T00:00:00Z