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Legal Receptionist

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
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. Key Responsibilities<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>
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
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.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Emeryville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Prepare and format legal documents and pleadings for submission in state and federal courts through e-filing systems.• Maintain and monitor case calendars, ensuring all deadlines and court appearances are accurately tracked.• Organize and manage both physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials and correspondence.• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, including letters and memoranda.• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and court staff to update case statuses and ensure procedural compliance.• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, creating witness lists, and assembling trial binders.• Schedule and organize meetings, depositions, and conference calls, as well as arrange travel plans when necessary.• Respond promptly to attorney and client inquiries, proactively managing workflows to meet critical deadlines.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
About the Company A respected, growth oriented law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a sophisticated commercial litigation practice. This role is ideal for a =+ years of experience detail oriented who thrives in a fast paced, partner facing environment and can confidently manage a heavy litigation desk. This firm is known for its collaborative culture, strong employee tenure, inclusive environment, and commitment to detail oriented growth. With continued expansion and a family friendly atmosphere, this is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long term career stability and advancement. Work Arrangement Hybrid - 3 days in office Responsibilities Provide high level administrative support to attorneys within a busy commercial litigation practice Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other case related materials Handle state and federal e-filing, including trial and appellate court filings Assist with new client intake and ongoing file maintenance Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and related litigation support activities Coordinate billing, expense reports, and travel arrangements
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 127000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support attorneys serving private clients in trust, estate, and charitable planning matters in San Francisco, California. This hybrid position combines administrative coordination, document production, client communication, and billing support while working closely with legal and accounting teams. The ideal candidate is organized, discreet, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a law firm environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, reports, and client-facing documents with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. • Review materials for grammar, consistency, and completeness, and route finalized documents to the appropriate attorneys, clients, or internal teams. • Oversee attorney schedules by arranging meetings, calls, travel, and other time-sensitive commitments. • Maintain orderly electronic and physical files, ensuring records are easy to retrieve and updated in document management systems. • Coordinate meeting logistics, including reserving conference space, organizing materials, and supporting internal and external attendees. • Serve as a point of contact for clients and colleagues by gathering information, relaying updates, and responding to routine requests promptly. • Enter attorney time records, assist with expense submissions, and help keep administrative documentation current. • Support the billing cycle by preparing invoice drafts, making revisions, and collaborating with attorneys and accounting staff to finalize client bills. • Assist with opening new matters by helping with conflict checks, engagement paperwork, and related intake documentation. • Handle general administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, and other office support duties while protecting confidential client and firm information.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. Responsibilities:• Prepare and format legal documents in compliance with local court rules.• Submit filings electronically and physically to the appropriate courts.• Maintain and update case and trial lists on a regular basis.• Coordinate trial preparation tasks, including creating binders, indices, and exhibits.• Schedule meetings, depositions, and conference rooms, ensuring all technological needs are arranged.• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel.• Process invoices and ensure timely submission to the accounting department.• Manage calendars by recording events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook, while calculating and monitoring legal deadlines.• Keep files organized and up to date in electronic formats, adhering to firm policies.• Assist with general office tasks such as sorting mail, maintaining common areas, and ordering supplies.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys in Walnut Creek, California. This position plays a key role in keeping legal matters organized, deadlines on track, and court-related documents prepared accurately for filing and trial activity. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, exercises sound judgment in a fast-paced environment, and communicates effectively with attorneys, clients, and outside parties. Responsibilities: • Manage attorney calendars and deadline tracking systems to ensure hearings, filings, meetings, and case milestones are scheduled accurately and completed on time. • Coordinate appointments and legal proceedings with clients, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, co-counsel, and court personnel while maintaining a high level of professionalism. • Review incoming mail and case materials, route items for attorney attention, and update records so time-sensitive matters are properly indexed and calendared. • Draft, format, and finalize correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, discovery materials, and trial-related documents based on dictation, handwritten notes, and draft content. • Organize and maintain confidential electronic case files, making sure documentation is complete, accessible, and updated to reflect ongoing activity. • Prepare and submit court filings, including discovery, pre-trial, and trial documents, in compliance with applicable filing rules and procedural requirements. • Support all phases of discovery by arranging schedules, tracking deadlines, and coordinating related activities for matters involving both plaintiffs and defendants. • Provide dependable secretarial coverage for short-term and long-term assignments and offer backup assistance to other legal support team members as needed. • Stay current on court rules, filing procedures, and litigation support practices while contributing to departmental initiatives and other assigned projects.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Corte Madera, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
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!
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. This role is ideal for a highly organized individual who can manage attorney support tasks, court-related filings, and document preparation in a fast-paced law firm environment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and clients while contributing to the smooth handling of active legal matters. Responsibilities: • Support litigation attorneys with day-to-day administrative and case-related tasks, ensuring matters move forward efficiently. • Prepare, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and other case documents with a high level of accuracy. • Manage court submissions, including electronic filings, while following applicable filing procedures and deadlines. • Organize meetings, depositions, and client communications by coordinating schedules, materials, and logistics. • Maintain attorney calendars and track important dates, deadlines, and court appearances. • Partner with internal teams to assist with the intake and closing of legal matters, including records and conflict-related coordination. • Enter, review, and update attorney time records as needed to support accurate billing and reporting. • Provide additional administrative assistance as business needs require within the litigation team.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Alameda, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 91000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a midsized firm in the East Bay. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with substantial experience in litigation matters, ideally with exposure to labor and employment cases. You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through administrative tasks, document preparation, court filings, and calendar management. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Responsibilities:• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are offering an opportunity for a Legal Secretary based in Oakland, California, United States. The role primarily involves preparing, updating, and managing legal documents and schedules, utilizing legal database software for research and case management, and providing administrative support to attorneys. Responsibilities: • Prepare and update various legal documents such as subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, appeals, and motions. • Utilize legal database software like LexisNexis for research and case management purposes. • Manage attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, hearings, depositions, and meetings. • Properly file all legal documents with the courts and ensure their accuracy and timeliness. • Assist with trial preparation tasks such as organizing exhibits, assisting with the jury selection process, and taking courtroom notes. • Maintain and manage client files; retrieve documents as requested by attorneys. • Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence ensuring all documents are accurate. • Liaise with clients, opposing council, court personnel, and others to facilitate matter progress. • Perform regular administrative duties such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and data entry. • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software for documentation and management system tasks.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and ensure the efficient operation of legal cases and firm processes. This role requires a proactive individual who excels in managing legal documentation, scheduling, correspondence, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of litigation procedures. Responsibilities: • Open and close legal cases by obtaining necessary contracts, authorizations, and case details, and ensure proper documentation is circulated. • Draft, prepare, and send legal correspondence, including communications with clients and other relevant parties. • Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys and manage incoming mail and service documents appropriately. • Order and organize investigation reports and medical records for case files. • Transcribe dictation promptly and maintain attorney calendars for appointments, depositions, and court schedules. • Create, maintain, and organize both physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documents are saved and routed correctly. • Prepare and file complaints, motions, and other pleadings in state and federal courts, adhering to deadlines and filing requirements. • Schedule court appearances, depositions, and client meetings, arranging for interpreters or videographers when necessary. • Assist in trial preparation by organizing trial binders, exhibits, and other materials, and coordinating expert witnesses and jury instructions. • Manage discovery processes, ensuring timely receipt and distribution to attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Berkeley, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team in Berkeley, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic plaintiff IP firm by supporting various administrative, legal, and organizational tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring versatility to a team-oriented office setting. Responsibilities: • Manage reception duties, including answering phones and greeting visitors with professionalism. • Coordinate court filings and handle e-filing processes accurately and efficiently. • Support civil litigation tasks through calendar management and scheduling. • Assist with administrative responsibilities such as document organization and office setup. • Perform light paralegal duties as required, including aiding in litigation preparation. • Maintain organized records and ensure timely updates to legal documents. • Collaborate with attorneys and staff to meet deadlines and client needs. • Provide general office support to ensure smooth daily operations. • Handle correspondence and communication with courts and clients. • Adapt to a variety of tasks, combining administrative, secretarial, and paralegal work.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Legal Assistant to join our team in San Francisco, California. Duties: <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>
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Oakland, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in Oakland, California. This role requires expertise in civil litigation procedures and fluency in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in legal document preparation, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities: • Prepare and draft routine legal documents, including complaints, discovery materials, motions, and briefs. • Manage e-filing processes and ensure timely submission of court documents. • Coordinate and maintain legal calendars, including deadlines and court appearances. • Conduct thorough analysis and prioritization of legal tasks and projects. • Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro efficiently to support legal operations. • Communicate effectively in English and Spanish to assist with bilingual legal needs. • Apply in-depth knowledge of California Superior Court civil litigation rules and procedures. • Ensure accuracy and compliance in all court filings and documentation. • Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to meet case deadlines and objectives.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Oakland, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Workers Compensation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced law practice. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, communicates effectively, and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism. The role offers a primarily remote schedule, with weekly in-office attendance and initial onsite training for new hires. Responsibilities:• Oversee attorney schedules by tracking key dates, monitoring deadlines, and helping ensure timely case progression.• Arrange litigation-related events such as depositions, hearings, trials, and medical evaluations while coordinating with all relevant parties.• Build, update, and maintain well-organized client matter files so documents and case information remain complete and accessible.• Prepare clear and accurate written communications for external contacts, including counsel, insurance representatives, witnesses, and service providers.• Draft legal documents and supporting materials for court submission, including pleadings and electronic filings.• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and mail, ensuring timely distribution and proper case documentation.• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys across a range of case activities.• Participate in onsite training during the onboarding period and report to the office once each week thereafter.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Emeryville, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
31200 - 52000 USD / Yearly
Congenial law firm is seeking a REMOTE part-time Legal Assistant to join their Bay Area team. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, with extensive experience in litigation support and a strong understanding of legal procedures. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing critical tasks efficiently. This role will ideally be 20-25 hours/week. The hourly range for this remote position would be $30-45/hr. Responsibilities:• Prepare and assemble motions, tables of contents, and tables of authorities with precision and accuracy.• Handle electronic court filings across various platforms while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.• Manage litigation calendars to track important deadlines and court dates effectively.• Coordinate and organize court filings to support attorneys in ongoing cases.• Maintain detailed documentation and records related to litigation processes.• Collaborate with attorneys and other legal staff to ensure seamless workflow and task completion.• Provide administrative support in civil litigation matters, including document formatting and proofreading.• Monitor and prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines and deliver high-quality work.• Adapt to changing workloads and take on additional hours when necessary.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 35 USD / Hourly
A respected San Francisco law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its busy Trusts & Estates / Estate Planning practice on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with estate planning, trust administration, or general legal support experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role is expected to run through at least October 2026, with the potential to become a long-term opportunity depending on business needs. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support attorneys and paralegals in a high-volume Trusts & Estates practice</li><li>Prepare, process, and organize estate planning documents</li><li>Coordinate document execution, signatures, and client communications</li><li>Manage calendaring, deadlines, and scheduling for attorneys</li><li>Open and close client matters and maintain organized case files</li><li>Handle mailings, shipping packages, and other administrative support tasks</li><li>Assist with court filings and related procedural requirements</li><li>Compile, organize, and manage legal documentation</li></ul>
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including tracking deadlines and coordinating schedules using a master calendar system. • Open and close client matters while creating and maintaining comprehensive client profiles. • Draft and format various legal documents, letters, and memoranda, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. • Conduct e-filing of court documents, adhering to local, state, and federal court rules. • Prepare and organize discovery materials, motions, deposition notices, subpoenas, and trial binders. • Assist in the preparation of exhibits and trial or hearing documentation. • Support attorneys in managing cases from inception through trial, providing administrative and litigation assistance. • Generate expense reports and maintain accurate records for billing purposes.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Oakland, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 103000 USD / Yearly
Litigation SecretaryA midsize East Bay law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Secretary to support its litigation practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with calendaring and case coordination. Familiarity with PowerPoint, Excel, WordPerfect, Adobe, Microsoft Office, Abacus, and MerusCase is a plus. The ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and communicate effectively is essential.This firm offers excellent benefits, and compensation is commensurate with experience. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage calendaring and scheduling for client appointments, depositions, court appearances, court reporters, and mediations</li><li>Assist with trial preparation</li><li>Prepare exhibit binders and indexes</li><li>E-file documents in state and federal courts</li><li>Draft court documents, pleadings, notices of deposition, and complaints</li><li>Communicate with outside vendors</li><li>Subpoena records and complete/send related forms to vendors</li><li>Process billing</li><li>Support preparation of TOAs and TOCs</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Typing speed of 60+ WPM</li><li>Prior litigation support experience preferred</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 900000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Draft and format legal documents in compliance with court-specific rules and regulations.• Submit both electronic and physical filings to courts in a timely and accurate manner.• Maintain and update case and trial lists on a regular basis to ensure team alignment.• Coordinate the preparation of trial materials, including binders, indices, and exhibits.• Arrange client meetings and depositions, including booking conference rooms and setting up required technology.• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel to facilitate case progress.• Handle correspondence and ensure timely delivery of client documents.• Process invoices and coordinate with the accounting department for timely payments.• Perform administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, printing, and faxing documents.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
30 - 38 USD / Hourly
Our client, a highly respected San Francisco law firm specializing in land use, environmental, and public interest litigation, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their team on a contract basis with the potential for long-term conversion based on mutual fit. This hybrid opportunity requires just 1–2 days per week onsite in the firm's San Francisco office and offers the opportunity to support attorneys handling complex land use, environmental, and public interest litigation before California state and federal courts and administrative agencies.The ideal candidate will bring a strong litigation support background with the ability to independently manage California state and federal court filings, litigation calendaring, deadline management, advanced legal document production, and attorney support across multiple active matters. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing high-level litigation support with firm administration, including attorney timekeeping, billing support, agency docket monitoring, and special projects, while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Calendar litigation deadlines, schedule hearings, and coordinate attorney logistics across multiple active matters.</li><li>Draft, proofread, format, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, motions, discovery, briefs, and other legal documents.</li><li>Prepare, electronically file, and serve documents in California state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and filing procedures.</li><li>Generate Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs) utilizing advanced Microsoft Word styles and document formatting.</li><li>Maintain attorney timekeeping records, assist with billing administration, and support other litigation and administrative initiatives as needed.</li><li>Monitor agency agendas and dockets while supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation and administrative proceedings.</li><li>Assist with firm administrative initiatives, including MCLE compliance, RFP/RFQ responses, and other special projects.</li><li>Communicate with attorneys, courts, clients, agencies, and outside vendors while maintaini</li></ul>
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
National AmLaw 100 firm has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support their San Francisco-based litigation team on a fully remote contract basis. This role supports a high-volume, defense-side litigation practice, working closely with 5–7 attorneys and requiring the ability to manage a busy desk independently. The qualified candidate must have a strong understanding of California court rules, docketing, and e-filing procedures in both federal and state courts. Ideal candidates will have five or more years of experience working in a fast-paced defense-side litigation environment. This is a long-term, open-ended contract position that offers stability and meaningful, ongoing work with one of the country’s leading litigation firms. While there is potential for full-time conversion depending on headcount, the immediate priority is to bring on a skilled legal secretary who can contribute right away. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage state and federal e-filing processes across active litigation matters </li><li>Maintain and manage litigation calendars, ensuring deadlines are tracked and met across multiple cases </li><li>Support attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and coordination logistics </li><li>Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and TOCs/TOAs </li><li>Collaborate with attorneys across matters, adapting to varying litigation needs and deadlines </li><li>Track and process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests using Chrome River </li><li>Provide administrative support across high-volume litigation workflows </li></ul>
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Secretary

Mill Valley, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
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!
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary to join our dynamic legal team in Oakland, California. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys across various practice areas. The ideal candidate will excel in managing legal documentation, maintaining organization, and ensuring seamless communication within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare, format, and revise legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and forms based on handwritten drafts, notes, or dictation. • Proofread legal materials thoroughly to ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, and formatting. • Handle electronic court filings in both state and federal courts with precision and efficiency. • Manage scheduling and calendaring for meetings, depositions, hearings, and other legal events. • Provide legal calendaring support to track deadlines and court dates. • Assist attorneys with special projects and general administrative tasks as needed. • Facilitate the opening and closing of legal matters with attention to detail. • Compare, edit, and finalize documents using document comparison software to produce redlined versions. • Collaborate with attorneys to complete complex assignments under tight deadlines.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z