<p>Immigration law firm has is looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant t to join our team in San Jose, California. In this Legal Assistant role, you will play a crucial part in supporting attorneys and foreign nationals through the immigration application process. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced legal environment while honing your organizational and analytical skills. You must be able to work on-site in San Jose, CA Monday - Friday during standard business hours. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelors degree OR have 1-2+ years of legal or administrative experience. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and submit immigration applications with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with foreign nationals to gather necessary documentation and provide updates.</p><p>• Assist attorneys by managing case files and ensuring accurate data entry.</p><p>• Organize and maintain filing systems to ensure easy access to critical information.</p><p>• Handle administrative tasks to support day-to-day operations within the legal team.</p><p>• Monitor application deadlines and ensure timely submissions.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with regulations and legal standards throughout the application process.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to streamline workflows and optimize efficiency.</p>
<p>A well-respected civil litigation firm in Petaluma is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform a hybrid mix of legal secretary and paralegal duties supporting its personal injury and employment litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation professional seeking a flexible, family-friendly schedule with a firm that values work-life balance. The team offers adjustable start and end times to accommodate personal commitments such as school drop-offs, pick-ups, or other scheduling needs—while maintaining a consistent, full-time onsite presence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Provide hands-on litigation support for personal injury and employment matters, including drafting and formatting pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and trial documents.</p><p>• Manage case calendars and deadlines using Clio and integrated court rules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in filings.</p><p>• Organize and maintain electronic case files, correspondence, and discovery materials.</p><p>• Coordinate with clients for document collection, follow-ups, and updates.</p><p>• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and binders.</p><p>• Conduct light legal research and cite-checking for employment cases as needed.</p><p>• Support attorneys with general administrative and secretarial tasks, such as filing, e-filing, and preparing correspondence.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a boutique law firm in Benicia specializing in real estate, landlord/tenant, and unlawful detainer (UD) matters. This team is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide critical case and client support. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Handle incoming and outgoing client phone calls, providing timely status updates and answering questions.</li><li>Communicate with courts to track filings, hearings, and case progress from start to finish.</li><li>Maintain and update the firm’s case management system to ensure accurate, up-to-date case information.</li><li>Assist in drafting unlawful detainer (UD) and related real estate documents.</li><li>Support attorneys with case tracking, scheduling, and file organization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Assisting in the preparation of court filings, including briefs, declarations, exhibits, and proofs of service</p><p>• Drafting various legal documents such as pleadings and discovery responses</p><p>• Ensuring all legal deadlines and dates are accurately calendared and met</p><p>• Conducting comprehensive legal research and assisting with document review</p><p>• Communicating effectively with clients, court personnel, and vendors</p><p>• Organizing and maintaining both electronic and hard-copy case files</p><p>• Providing crucial support during legal proceedings such as depositions, trials, arbitrations and mediations</p><p>• Managing hearing, deposition, and trial binders for attorneys</p><p>• Utilizing various legal discovery and filing platforms such as Pacer, OneLegal, Relativity, Disco</p><p>• Assisting with additional administrative tasks and special projects as required</p><p>• Editing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents to meet firm and legal style requirements.</p>
<p>Our client, a reputable law firm based in San Ramon, is seeking a <strong>Legal Assistant</strong> to join their team on a part-time contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational litigation experience who enjoys supporting attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide litigation support to attorneys, including document preparation and filing in state courts</li><li>Manage and maintain case calendars using both manual methods and Outlook</li><li>Track and calculate deadlines and due dates in accordance with the California Code of Civil Procedure</li><li>Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, and discovery materials</li><li>Coordinate filings, service of process, and court submissions</li><li>Maintain organized case files, both electronic and hard copy</li><li>Communicate with court staff, clients, and opposing counsel as needed</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team in San Mateo, California. This role involves supporting attorneys with litigation tasks, discovery processes, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of California Discovery Statutes, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to managing deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage billing of time and ensure accurate tracking of case-related activities.<br>• Prepare and file Case Management Statements and other required legal documentation.<br>• Draft and serve discovery documents, including Requests for Admissions, Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Demands for Inspection.<br>• Coordinate depositions by scheduling court reporters, interpreters, and other necessary resources.<br>• Subpoena records such as medical, employment, and financial documents, and conduct thorough reviews and analyses of received discovery.<br>• Assist with expert witness discovery, including locating experts, retaining witnesses, and preparing necessary disclosures.<br>• Draft motions and monitor tentative rulings while adhering to strict filing deadlines.<br>• Support trial preparation by organizing trial binders, witness lists, subpoenas, and coordinating third-party vendors.<br>• Facilitate post-trial activities, including preparing Memorandums of Costs.<br>• Meet with clients to gather information, finalize discovery responses, and ensure proper service of legal documents.
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in San Jose, California. This role involves providing vital administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, primarily within the Intellectual Property litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will possess extensive litigation experience, particularly in Federal Court, and excel in managing case deadlines, preparing legal documents, and maintaining organized workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and organize client and administrative files, ensuring timely opening and closing of matters in compliance with firm policies.</p><p>• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit litigation documents, including administrative correspondence and court filings, with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Schedule and monitor court appearances, depositions, and discovery deadlines, ensuring all associated dates are accurately recorded in attorney calendars.</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation of exhibits, evidence, briefs, and trial binders for hearings, trials, and meetings.</p><p>• Manage incoming mail by scanning, filing, and calendaring important dates, while determining appropriate next steps.</p><p>• Provide administrative support such as arranging attorney travel, booking accommodations, and organizing development events.</p><p>• Oversee document profiling and management in compliance with practice group guidelines throughout the course of engagements.</p><p>• Assist attorneys with timekeeping, invoice processing, and monitoring receivables to ensure financial tasks are handled efficiently.</p><p>• Coordinate with court reporters and handle scheduling for hearings and depositions.</p><p>• Greet and assist clients and visitors, manage conference room reservations, and ensure technical needs are met.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Legal Billing Specialist</strong> for our client, a local law firm. This contract-to-hire role offers a strong opportunity for professional growth as part of a reputable firm committed to excellence in legal services.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and execute end-to-end legal billing functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm protocols.</li><li>Prepare, review, and process detailed client invoices in adherence to client-specific billing guidelines.</li><li>Monitor and track billing timelines, resolving delayed or rejected bills proactively.</li><li>Address inquiries regarding billing discrepancies and collaborate with attorneys and staff for resolution.</li><li>Ensure compliance with electronic billing (e-Billing) systems and resolve e-Billing rejections or adjustments.</li><li>Maintain proper documentation of all billing activities for reporting purposes.</li><li>Offer continuous support to attorneys, paralegals, and other staff regarding billing and time entry best practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A reputable Bay Area law firm is in search of Litigation Legal Assistant based in our San Jose office. The role primarily involves providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and paralegals. The industry involved is legal, and the successful candidate will be expected to handle multiple functions such as document preparation, scheduling, client communication, and file management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Drafting, formatting, and editing various legal documents and administrative correspondence.</p><p>• Organizing and maintaining attorney calendars; scheduling conferences, meetings, court appearance dates, and discovery deadlines.</p><p>• Communicating effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties through phone, electronic communication, and written correspondence.</p><p>• Handling the creation, formatting, and filing of legal documents including Table of Contents and Table of Authorities in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.</p><p>• Processing and reviewing invoices.</p><p>• Assisting in the organization of exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.</p><p>• Promptly opening and closing matters in accordance with firm policies and procedures.</p><p>• Maintaining client and administrative files in line with firm policies and procedures.</p><p>• Providing backup support to assigned team members and performing other duties as assigned.</p><p>• Utilizing strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as proficiency in e-filing in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.</p>
<p>We are on the lookout for a diligent and high energy Litigation Secretary to join a growing law firm in San Francisco, California. As a Legal Secretary, your role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys, facilitating meetings, managing attorneys' calendars and handling court filings. This role operates within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity to engage with various aspects of the legal process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Traveling to and attending trials with the Partner.</p><p>• Providing administrative and clerical support to Litigation Attorneys in relation to their cases and clients</p><p>• Drafting and editing correspondence, memos, and other legal documents</p><p>• Handling court filings and e-filings</p><p>• Facilitating meetings, depositions, and client calls</p><p>• Maintaining attorneys' calendars and coordinating with the records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters</p><p>• Entering and editing attorney time as necessary</p><p>• Utilizing strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and deadlines</p><p>• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills in communication with clients, attorneys, and courts</p><p>• Displaying strong word processing and formatting skills, including experience generating tables of contents and tables of authorities</p><p>• Independently e-filing in accordance with court rules</p><p>• Leveraging civil litigation experience and knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills required for this role include Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation Experience, e-Filing, Court Filing, Courts - Federal, Courts - State, and Managing Calendar.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal Analyst to join their Legal team. This is a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity offering the chance to work with a mission-driven organization that has been transforming lives for over 40 years.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're passionate about legal operations, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to contribute to meaningful work that impacts real people, we want to hear from you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Must have prior remote work experience and be comfortable operating independently in a virtual environment.</li><li>In-house litigation experience is essential.</li><li>Provide litigation support in labor & employment, civil rights, sexual assault, real estate, and consumer law matters.</li><li>Review and analyze legal claims, demand letters, and subpoenas.</li><li>Identify, preserve, and collect records and electronically stored information using legal hold processes.</li><li>Pull records from HRIS and membership systems.</li><li>Organize, summarize, and analyze records and data.</li><li>Manage insurance claims reporting and respond to adjuster requests.</li><li>Maintain organized records across various lines of coverage.</li><li>Assist attorneys with internal/external complaints and government agency filings.</li><li>Support development of training and presentation materials using case metrics.</li><li>Serve as liaison for witnesses in litigation.</li><li>Perform legal research and draft basic legal documents using Lexis/Nexis templates.</li><li>Administer matter management, e-billing, and legal hold systems, including report creation and scheduling.</li><li>Support other legal projects and tasks as needed.</li></ul>
<p>A polished and growing insurance defense law firm in Walnut Creek is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a family-oriented, collaborative office culture with a strong reputation in the Bay Area legal community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, and format motions, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence</li><li>Manage E-filing in state and federal courts</li><li>Handle trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and case files</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, and case schedules</li><li>Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals</li></ul>
<p>Reputable firm is seeking a legal admin assistant for their office in San Rafael, California. As a legal admin assistant, you will assist attorneys with a variety of secretarial tasks, manage client files, answer phones, and maintain the Confidentiality Agreement program. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in document revisions, formatting, and finalizing</p><p>• Prepare and manage engagement letters</p><p>• Manage and organize client files efficiently</p><p>• Answer phone calls professionally and promptly</p><p>• Circulate letters and other legal documents via email and physical mail</p><p>• Circulate documents for execution via DocuSign</p><p>• Handle the administrative management of the Confidentiality Agreement program</p><p>• Utilize management systems and Microsoft Office Suites effectively</p><p>• Perform billing functions and calendar management</p><p>• Format documents using ProLaw and PDF</p><p>• Proofread and draft legal documents as required.</p>
<p>Growing boutique firm is seeking a paralegal to join their team. This role is key to our operations in the litigation industry, and involves tasks such as preparing and submitting filings, managing case schedules, maintaining case files, assisting with legal and factual research, and much more. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist attorneys with comprehensive legal and factual research, including the preparation of case timelines and the analysis and synthesis of facts.</p><p>• Organize and manage case files, client information, and records to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval.</p><p>• Prepare and submit filings to State and Federal Courts and arbitration tribunals, adhering to all relevant guidelines and procedures.</p><p>• Provide support in all aspects of litigation, from investigations and discovery to trial preparation, including the creation and maintenance of document databases and logs, document production, and on-site trial support.</p><p>• Facilitate effective case management by maintaining organized schedules and providing timely reminders of hearings, appointments, and deadlines.</p><p>• Help in the preparation of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, correspondence, spreadsheets, and declarations.</p><p>• Ensure accurate formatting, proofreading, cite-checking, and blue-book documentation.</p><p>• Record time in line with ABA litigation guidelines, ensuring all case-related administrative and billable duties are performed.</p><p>• Utilize skills in e-filing and e-service across multiple jurisdictions, using online file and serve portals such as PACER, CM/ECF, and File & ServeXpress.B</p>
<p>Midsized law firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys, ensuring cases are handled efficiently from start to finish. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex legal matters while utilizing cutting-edge e-discovery technology and collaborating with a dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage case workflows from initiation through resolution, including trial or settlement and post-trial activities.</p><p>• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, ensuring citation accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Oversee document reviews and leverage e-discovery tools to organize, search, and produce relevant data.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage document productions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Assist with preparation for depositions and hearings by compiling exhibits and creating witness outlines.</p><p>• Perform litigation support tasks such as Bates stamping, hyperlinking PDFs, and managing litigation deadlines.</p><p>• Draft subpoenas and facilitate their proper service, while obtaining necessary documents from third parties.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to secure litigation support services and resources.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and monitor pending decisions relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and detailed billable time entries, ensuring compliance with annual billing requirements.</p>
<p>A City government client in Vacaville seeking a skilled <b>Legal Administrative Assistant </b>to provide essential legal support to the City Attorney’s Office. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your administrative experience in a public sector setting, while contributing to meaningful work that impacts the local community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You’ll Do</u></strong></p><p>In this role, you’ll serve as a key resource to attorneys and city staff by:</p><ul><li>Conducting research and analyzing statutes, case law, ordinances, and administrative rulings.</li><li>Drafting, editing, and reviewing documents including contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence.</li><li>Supporting public records requests, including reviewing and redacting documents in coordination with the City Clerk.</li><li>Assisting with liability claims, subpoenas, and case management.</li><li>Managing calendars, deadlines, and filings for court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.</li><li>Serving as a liaison between attorneys, city staff, claims adjusters, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Maintaining organized, confidential records and case files.</li></ul>
<p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>A woman- and minority-owned real estate investment and development firm headquartered in San Francisco is seeking a <strong>Family Office Accountant</strong> to support its growing portfolio. Founded in 2014, the firm specializes in repositioning and developing underutilized properties in high-growth, supply-constrained markets, with a focus on build-for-rent communities and industrial assets. With a hands-on, innovative approach to investment and execution, the firm is committed to creating sustainable projects, revitalizing communities, and delivering strong returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a highly visible role supporting the Controller in managing accounting, financial reporting, and long-term tax and investment planning for the family’s entities and portfolio. You’ll work closely with ownership and trusted advisors on a wide range of strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in tax accounting—either partnership or high-net-worth—or deep expertise in Yardi or QuickBooks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment with a mix of recurring and project-based work.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist the Controller with accounting and financial reporting for the Family Office and affiliated investment funds</li><li>Maintain general ledgers for a portfolio of residential and commercial properties, partnerships, and investments</li><li>Manage bill payments, bank account monitoring, and capital calls for alternative investments</li><li>Prepare documentation and support for external tax advisors and accounting firms</li><li>Oversee quality control and manage offshore accounting teams and outsourced service providers</li><li>Prepare year-end tax workpapers and support tax filings and documentation for tax attorneys</li><li>Contribute to long-term tax planning, including research and materials for strategies such as 1031 exchanges, opportunity zones, and capital gains scenarios</li><li>Create concise summaries of investment performance, key metrics, and strategic recommendations</li><li>Assist in developing improved reporting tools and financial metrics for management and ownership</li><li>Participate in special projects including renovation tracking, process improvement, and reporting automation</li><li>Collaborate closely with ownership and support the Controller in maintaining internal controls</li><li>Provide backup support for the Assistant Controller as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Interested in Learning More?</strong></p><p>If this opportunity aligns with your background and career goals, I’d love to connect. Apply today and send your resume via LinkedIn to <strong>Jonathan Christian (JC) del Rosario</strong> — let’s explore how this role could be the next exciting step in your professional journey.</p>
Candidates who possess the ability to think critically while providing research and administrative support might thrive in this Paralegal position. This immediate Paralegal position via Robert Half is for candidates with a passion for the legal field. Candidates in the Sacramento, California area may be interested in applying for this permanent opportunity. The ideal candidate for this position is motivated, and exercises focus, good computer skills, and organizational qualities.<br><br>Major responsibilities<br><br>- Research and analyze intricate legal documents<br><br>- Ability to effectively prioritize and organize a substantial amount of work<br><br>- Assist attorney with a variety of case tasks<br><br>- Data base management of all relevant documents
<p>We are partnering with a national AmLaw 100 firm to source a Litigation Paralegal to join its San Francisco team in a long-term temp-to-hire capacity. While prior trial experience is preferred, the firm is also open to strong paralegals with solid litigation backgrounds who are eager to gain more direct trial exposure and grow into this role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with trial preparation including trial binders, exhibits, demonstratives, and witness coordination</li><li>Support attorneys during trial as needed, including war room logistics, exhibit tracking, and courtroom coordination</li><li>Draft and organize pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motion materials</li><li>Review, gather, and organize client documents for production and discovery</li><li>Manage case calendars, deadlines, and electronic filings in state and federal courts</li><li>Perform cite-checking, factual research, and document review</li><li>Communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients</li></ul>
<p>Innovative candidates with an interest in the legal field might thrive in this Trusts and Estates Paralegal position. If you are highly organized and efficient, there is an immediate opening for a Paralegal you might be interested in. Based in the Sacramento area, this position is a permanent role. The solution to advancing your career could be in this position—if you possess a strong drive to succeed, savvy computer skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>- Ability to prioritize, organize and handle heavy workload</p><p><br></p><p>- Data base management of all relevant documents</p><p><br></p><p>- Study, analyze and review complex legal documents</p><p><br></p><p>- Assist attorney with a variety of case tasks</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Principle responsibilities:</p><p>• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents;</p><p>• File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts;</p><p>• Work with paralegal to prepare and serve discovery;</p><p>• Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records;</p><p>• Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email;</p><p>• Create and maintain digital case files for each client;</p><p>• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar; and</p><p>• Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail.</p><p><br></p><p>Desired qualifications:</p><p>• 5+ year litigation legal assistant experience;</p><p>• Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF) e-filing platforms, rules, and eDockets is preferred;</p><p>• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor;</p><p>• Good written (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills;</p><p>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects;</p><p>• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines efficiently; and</p><p>• Solid office software, word processing, database maintenance, and internet research skills.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for our international law firm client in the Silicon Valley (hybrid telecommute) with a leading intellectual property (IP) and commercial litigation practice. </p><p><br></p><p>To qualify, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience formatting and finalizing pleadings for e-filing (or manual) in Federal & state courts, tables of contents (TOC's) and tables of authorities (TOA's), case management, trial preparation and procedure, discovery and large document productions, and calendaring. Experience supporting IP litigators in patent infringement lawsuits is preferred. Technically, candidates should ideally be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel), PC Docs, and PDF/Adobe. Soft skills required include detail-oriented, very organized, excellent verbal/written communication, dependable, timely, efficient, and team player.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity and hours are 37.5 per week (sometimes overtime). Our prestigious client is offering a base salary of $85,000 - 125,000+/yr, DOE, employment benefits (including 401k Plan with Firm contributions), and 20 days PTO and 10 firm holidays. 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!</p>
<p>Established San Francisco law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Secretary to support their growing practice. This role requires an experienced individual with a deep understanding of litigation processes and filing procedures across multiple patent venues. Join a dynamic team that values precision, efficiency, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in Intellectual Property litigation.</p><p>• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and patent filings.</p><p>• File legal documents in various patent venues, such as NDCal, CDCal, WDTex, EDTex, and DDel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.</p><p>• Maintain organized case files and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions.</p><p>• Handle time entries and billing processes with attention to detail.</p><p>• Liaise with clients and external parties to facilitate communication and case progress.</p><p>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks, including notary public services and document management.</p><p>• Support partners in building and expanding their Intellectual Property practice.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Paralegal to join a commercial litigation firm in Oakland, California. This role is crucial to our operations as you will be responsible for assisting attorneys with legal and factual research, case management, and preparing legal documents. You will also have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of litigation from investigations to trial preparation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Assist in the preparation and submission of filings with State and Federal Courts and arbitration tribunals.</p><p>• Schedule hearings, appointments, and deadlines, ensuring smooth case management.</p><p>• Maintain accurate case files, client information, and records in an organized manner.</p><p>• Conduct legal and factual research, including creating case timelines and synthesizing facts.</p><p>• Aid in the preparation of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.</p><p>• Proofread, format, and check citations in documents, adhering to the Bluebook citation guide.</p><p>• Provide comprehensive assistance in all aspects of litigation, including investigations, discovery, and trial preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and manage document databases and logs; produce documents when necessary.</p><p>• Record time in accordance with ABA litigation guidelines.</p><p>• Perform other case-related administrative duties as assigned.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist litigation teams in managing cases through all stages, from initial filings to trial.</p><p>• Review, cite-check, and prepare legal documents for court submissions.</p><p>• Handle electronic filing and service of legal documents while ensuring compliance with court procedures.</p><p>• Organize and maintain case files, including deposition indexes and production databases.</p><p>• Support document production efforts and update databases with relevant case information.</p><p>• Coordinate trial preparations and provide on-site support during proceedings.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with senior paralegals and attorneys to ensure seamless case management.</p><p>• Work overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support litigation demands.</p>
