<p>A financial services organization is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support its legal team on a temporary basis. This is a full-time contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion and a hybrid schedule of 4 days onsite and Fridays remote.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with formation and maintenance of corporate entities and special purpose entities.</li><li>Support corporate governance and organizational matters.</li><li>Assist with private and structured transactions.</li><li>Prepare organizational and structure charts.</li><li>Draft corporate documents and AML-related letters.</li><li>Provide general support to the in-house legal team.</li></ul>
<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>Robert Half is partnering with a respected North Bay law firm seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to support attorneys with document preparation, court filings, calendaring, case management, and client communications. The ideal candidate will have at least 1+ years of law firm experience, strong organizational and proofreading skills, and experience with civil litigation, estate planning, trust administration, or transactional matters. This is a full-time, fully onsite opportunity offering competitive compensation and benefits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, format, and revise legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials</li><li>Coordinate and manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing procedures</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, meetings, and appearances</li><li>Schedule depositions, inspections, hearings, and other litigation-related events</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and outside vendors</li><li>Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements</li><li>Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and case management</li><li>Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys as needed</li><li>Collaborate with team members and assist with overflow work or coverage when necessary</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>
<p>Legal Secretary</p><p>We are seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys with a variety of administrative and legal support duties. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to attorneys</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines</li><li>Prepare, format, revise, and proofread legal documents</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, and outside parties</li><li>Maintain electronic and physical client files</li><li>Assist with document management and filing</li><li>Support general office and legal administrative functions</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>2+ years of legal secretary, legal assistant, or related legal support experience</li><li>Strong Microsoft Word and document formatting skills</li><li>Experience with calendaring and deadline management</li><li>Professional written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail</li><li>Experience in Trusts & Estates (T&E), estate planning, or probate is a plus</li></ul><p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting attorneys, handling client interactions, and keeping legal matters organized and moving forward.</p><p><br></p>
<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>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>Our client, a well-established plaintiff-side labor and employment law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its collaborative team. This position offers the opportunity to support attorneys representing labor unions and employees in a variety of workplace, public sector, and labor-related matters.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is eager to take on substantive legal work while also assisting with the day-to-day support responsibilities that help keep matters moving efficiently. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with conversion based on performance, fit, and business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>The candidate will be expected to report on-site in Emeryville for the first 90 days, and then transition to a hybrid schedule.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support attorneys handling labor and employment disputes, grievance matters, administrative proceedings, and civil litigation</li><li>Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents</li><li>Conduct legal, factual, and public records research</li><li>Assist with document collection, review, organization, and production</li><li>Prepare exhibits, hearing binders, arbitration materials, and case files</li><li>Track deadlines and maintain case calendars</li><li>Coordinate filings with courts, administrative agencies, and related entities</li><li>Communicate with clients, union representatives, opposing counsel, and third parties regarding case-related matters</li><li>Assist with witness interviews, case preparation, and hearing or trial support</li><li>Provide administrative and secretarial support as needed, including scheduling, document formatting, expense processing, and file management</li></ul>
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our detail-oriented services team in Sacramento, California. This role supports a busy litigation practice and offers an excellent benefits package, including health coverage and a 401(K) profit-sharing plan. The position provides flexibility with a hybrid schedule following an initial in-office period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including tracking deadlines and coordinating schedules using a master calendar system.<br>• Open and close client matters while creating and maintaining comprehensive client profiles.<br>• Draft and format various legal documents, letters, and memoranda, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Conduct e-filing of court documents, adhering to local, state, and federal court rules.<br>• Prepare and organize discovery materials, motions, deposition notices, subpoenas, and trial binders.<br>• Assist in the preparation of exhibits and trial or hearing documentation.<br>• Support attorneys in managing cases from inception through trial, providing administrative and litigation assistance.<br>• Generate expense reports and maintain accurate records for billing purposes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a growing law firm in Sacramento, California. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented and excels in managing legal documentation, court filings, and trial preparation. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents in compliance with court-specific rules and regulations.</p><p>• Submit both electronic and physical filings to courts in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Maintain and update case and trial lists on a regular basis to ensure team alignment.</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation of trial materials, including binders, indices, and exhibits.</p><p>• Arrange client meetings and depositions, including booking conference rooms and setting up required technology.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel to facilitate case progress.</p><p>• Handle correspondence and ensure timely delivery of client documents.</p><p>• Process invoices and coordinate with the accounting department for timely payments.</p><p>• Perform administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, printing, and faxing documents.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support an in-house litigation team. Company is based in South San Francisco, California. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of litigation experience and strong case management experience. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee litigation files from initial complaint through resolution, helping maintain progress at each stage of the case.</p><p>• Coordinate calendars, monitor court deadlines, and ensure key dates, hearings, and filing requirements are tracked accurately.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and electronically submit pleadings and other legal documents to the appropriate courts.</p><p>• Draft case management conference statements and assist with related court-mandated submissions.</p><p>• Support discovery efforts by preparing written discovery, organizing responses, and following up on required documentation.</p><p>• Communicate with clients to gather information and records needed for discovery responses and ongoing case development.</p><p>• Assist with motion-related filings and help organize supporting responses and related documentation.</p><p>• Compile, format, and finalize court documents and filing materials in advance of hearings and trial preparation.</p>
<p>A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support its civil litigation team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity ideal for a legal admin who enjoys being a central support resource in a fast-paced, plaintiff-side law firm environment. The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide general administrative and operational support to attorneys and legal staff, assisting with case coordination, document handling, and office operations. While experience in personal injury or litigation is preferred, candidates with administrative experience in any legal practice area are encouraged to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff</li><li>Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence and legal documents</li><li>Assist with basic court filings and document submissions as directed</li><li>Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments</li><li>Answer phones, direct calls, and interact professionally with clients and vendors</li><li>Assist with intake forms, record requests, and general case coordination</li><li>Support office operations, including supplies, records management, and special projects</li></ul>
<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>Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Sr. Associate Attorney (or Of Counsel) to join a growing commercial and intellectual property (IP) litigation practice group at the North Bay office of a large law firm. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer with several years of litigation experience who is eager to handle sophisticated disputes and work closely with private-sector clients, including innovators and tech companies. This position offers meaningful case management responsibilities, courtroom advocacy, and play a key role in strengthening an expanding trial practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle a range of commercial, business, and civil litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution.</p><p>• Partner closely with senior attorneys to develop case strategy and support the continued growth of the business litigation practice.</p><p>• Prepare persuasive motions, pleadings, briefs, and other court filings with strong attention to detail and legal analysis.</p><p>• Manage written discovery, document review, and fact development to build well-supported litigation positions.</p><p>• Represent clients in hearings, court appearances, and other proceedings as matters progress.</p><p>• Work on disputes involving intellectual property, employment-related claims, and other complex business issues.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, including organizations in the technology sector, to provide practical legal guidance and case updates.</p><p><br></p><p>The target salary is $140,000 - 215,000+/yr, DOE, plus sizeable monthly productivity bonuses (ranging from $1,500 - 4,000/month) and a discretionary annual bonus (ranging from $7,000 to $20,000+). Comprehensive benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are a part of the employment package. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle electronic filing (e-filing) with courts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.<br>• Manage manual calendaring tasks, including tracking deadlines and scheduling court appearances.<br>• Conduct conflict checks to ensure compliance and avoid scheduling conflicts.<br>• Prepare and format legal documents, including tables of authorities (TOAs) and tables of contents (TOCs).<br>• Collaborate with attorneys to facilitate smooth litigation processes and provide administrative support.<br>• Maintain accurate records of legal proceedings and filings.<br>• Coordinate trial preparation tasks when required, supporting attorneys with necessary documentation and logistics.<br>• Communicate effectively with court personnel and other legal professionals to resolve filing issues.<br>• Assist with dictation tasks and transcription as needed.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to provide immediate on-site support for a busy legal team in Oakland, California that handles plaintiff-side personal injury matters. This contract-to-hire position is ideal for someone who can keep case activity organized, manage deadlines accurately, and handle court-related filings with confidence. The role will primarily assist attorneys with day-to-day administrative and legal support, including work that may involve personal injury matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare, review, and submit legal documents through electronic filing systems in accordance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.</p><p>• Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, appointments, and other critical case milestones.</p><p>• Coordinate court filings and related documentation to help ensure matters move forward efficiently and on schedule.</p><p>• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys by organizing case materials, correspondence, and records.</p><p>• Monitor deadlines and follow up on time-sensitive tasks to support accurate and timely case management.</p><p>• Communicate professionally with courts, clients, and internal team members regarding scheduling and document handling.</p><p>• Assist with legal matters that may include personal injury cases, depending on team needs and assignment priorities </p>
<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>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and format legal documents in compliance with local court rules.</p><p>• Submit filings electronically and physically to the appropriate courts.</p><p>• Maintain and update case and trial lists on a regular basis.</p><p>• Coordinate trial preparation tasks, including creating binders, indices, and exhibits.</p><p>• Schedule meetings, depositions, and conference rooms, ensuring all technological needs are arranged.</p><p>• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel.</p><p>• Process invoices and ensure timely submission to the accounting department.</p><p>• Manage calendars by recording events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook, while calculating and monitoring legal deadlines.</p><p>• Keep files organized and up to date in electronic formats, adhering to firm policies.</p><p>• Assist with general office tasks such as sorting mail, maintaining common areas, and ordering supplies.</p>
<p>Robert Half is working with a reputable law firm seeking a Legal Secretary to support a Managing Partner in a busy litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a highly organized professional who can manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and interested in a long-term opportunity with growth potential.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to a Managing Partner.</li><li>Prepare, edit, and proofread legal correspondence, letters, and other documents.</li><li>Manage attorney time entry and billing submissions.</li><li>Review, organize, and process documents using legal practice management systems, including Prevail.</li><li>Coordinate attorney calendars, deadlines, and daily workflow.</li><li>Maintain organized files and handle confidential information with discretion.</li><li>Prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Take ownership of tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Ensure all work product is accurate, professional, and completed in a timely manner.</li></ul>
<p>A prestigious <strong>AmLaw firm</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Litigation Legal Secretary</strong> to join its Downtown Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished legal professional looking to join a sophisticated, high-end firm with an exceptional benefits package and a <strong>37.5-hour workweek</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have <strong>5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience</strong> and strong knowledge of both <strong>California state and federal court procedures</strong>. Experience supporting labor & employment litigators is highly preferred.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support attorneys handling sophisticated labor & employment litigation matters</li><li>Prepare, revise, format and proofread legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Handle <strong>state and federal court filings</strong>, including e-filing</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines and court dates</li><li>Assist with discovery, pleadings, motions and trial preparation</li><li>Coordinate meetings, depositions and other case-related activities</li><li>Manage documents and maintain organized electronic case files</li><li>Provide high-level administrative support in a fast-paced professional environment</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><strong>5+ years of litigation legal secretary experience</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>California state and federal court rules and procedures</strong></li><li>Labor & employment litigation experience strongly preferred</li><li>Excellent document formatting, proofreading and organizational skills</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines</li><li>Professional communication skills and ability to work with attorneys at all levels</li></ul><p>Why Consider This Opportunity?</p><ul><li>Prestigious <strong>AmLaw firm</strong></li><li><strong>37.5-hour workweek</strong></li><li>Sophisticated labor & employment litigation practice</li><li>High-end, professional working environment</li><li>Excellent long-term career opportunity</li><li><strong>Medical, dental and vision insurance</strong></li><li><strong>401(k)</strong></li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li></ul><p><strong>Workplace:</strong> Onsite – Downtown Los Angeles</p><p>Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply confidentially, Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a civil litigation practice in California. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage court-related documentation, maintain critical deadlines, and communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and external parties. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of filing procedures, calendaring requirements, and document preparation standards in a fast-paced legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day communication with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal team members to keep matters moving efficiently.<br>• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents in accordance with applicable court rules and filing standards.<br>• Draft litigation materials such as pleadings and discovery documents under attorney direction.<br>• Submit documents through electronic filing systems and complete physical court filings when required for state and federal matters.<br>• Maintain organized electronic case records, monitor litigation databases, and ensure firm procedures are followed consistently.<br>• Track and calculate filing dates and other key deadlines using local, state, federal, and appellate rules.<br>• Coordinate attorney schedules by managing court appearances, meetings, and case-related deadlines.<br>• Arrange litigation logistics, including depositions, inspections, and other case events, while keeping stakeholders informed of upcoming obligations.<br>• Provide administrative and trial preparation support throughout all stages of civil litigation and assist colleagues with coverage as needed.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support litigation matters in Redwood City, California. This role focuses on preparing court-ready documents, coordinating filings, and maintaining organized case materials while working closely with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support colleagues. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of filing procedures, excellent document formatting skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize litigation documents such as motions, briefs, and related court submissions before filing.</p><p>• Produce accurate tables of contents and tables of authorities, and apply advanced formatting tools to ensure consistency across legal documents.</p><p>• Prepare final filing sets in PDF format, including bookmarking, pagination, and layout adjustments that meet court submission requirements.</p><p>• Partner with paralegals and legal team members to assemble exhibits, appendices, and supporting records for filings and case materials.</p><p>• Monitor applicable court rules, filing procedures, and judge-specific requirements to help maintain compliance across matters.</p><p>• Keep case information records current by updating deadlines, court details, captions, and service lists with accuracy.</p><p>• Manage the storage and organization of draft and final documents within litigation document management systems while preserving accessibility and security.</p><p>• Support shared litigation workflows by responding to team assignments, assisting with filing requests, and helping coordinate coverage for urgent or after-hours submissions.</p><p>• Follow established litigation support procedures and practice guidelines to promote consistency, quality, and compliance in daily work.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy commercial litigation practice. This role is well suited for a confident, detail-oriented individual who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy under pressure, and contribute effectively in a high-volume, partner-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation support experience, takes initiative without constant direction, and is ready to assume ownership of daily responsibilities from the start.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and submit court filings in state and federal courts, ensuring all documents meet procedural rules and deadlines.<br>• Maintain complex litigation calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, court appearances, and other case-related milestones.<br>• Support attorneys with document preparation, revisions, formatting, and transcription from dictated material as needed.<br>• Coordinate case materials, correspondence, and legal records so files remain organized, current, and readily accessible.<br>• Monitor multiple active matters at once and adjust priorities quickly to meet urgent deadlines in a fast-paced practice.<br>• Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, and internal teams to facilitate efficient handling of litigation matters.<br>• Take ownership of assigned work by anticipating needs, following through on deliverables, and helping keep matters on schedule.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice in San Francisco, California. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a demanding legal setting, brings strong commercial litigation knowledge, and can manage priorities with confidence and precision. The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping matters organized, filings on track, and attorneys well supported in a sophisticated, partner-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, format, and revise litigation materials such as pleadings, motions, discovery documents, correspondence, and other court-related submissions.<br>• Handle electronic filing for matters in state and federal courts, including trial and appellate filings, while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines.<br>• Maintain organized electronic matter files and manage document workflows within the firm's records and document management systems.<br>• Coordinate new matter intake and support ongoing file administration to ensure records remain accurate, accessible, and up to date.<br>• Assist with attorney time entry, billing support, travel arrangements, and expense processing as part of daily practice operations.<br>• Manage calendars and track important litigation deadlines, court dates, and related scheduling needs for assigned attorneys.<br>• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and internal staff to support efficient handling of active matters.<br>• Provide dependable administrative and litigation support in a high-volume practice, taking initiative and maintaining ownership of assigned work.
<p>A well-established San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate with 1–2+ years of post-bar experience to join its growing practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and the potential for long-term placement. The Associate will support all phases of civil litigation on plaintiff-side matters, primarily personal injury cases. While plaintiff-side personal injury experience is preferred, the firm is open to candidates from any civil litigation practice area who are eager to transition into this space.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents</li><li>Manage written discovery and assist with depositions</li><li>Conduct legal research and factual investigations</li><li>Assist with case strategy, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations</li><li>Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel</li><li>Support senior attorneys throughout the lifecycle of active litigation matters</li></ul>