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Litigation Paralegal

Walnut Creek, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to support a busy legal team in Walnut Creek, California. In this role, you will contribute across the full lifecycle of civil litigation, helping attorneys stay organized, prepared, and responsive as matters progress. The ideal candidate brings strong procedural knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Support attorneys throughout active litigation matters by tracking progress, organizing case materials, and helping move each matter forward efficiently. • Manage discovery workflows by gathering records, reviewing materials, and preparing documents for production in accordance with legal and procedural requirements. • Keep physical and electronic case files well organized, maintain exhibit collections, and oversee litigation documents within case management systems and databases. • Perform legal and factual research using digital research platforms, court resources, and public records to assist with case development. • Draft, finalize, and submit pleadings, motions, and related filings in state and federal courts, including electronic court submissions. • Track filing dates, hearing schedules, and other key deadlines while maintaining attorney calendars to support timely case activity. • Arrange and coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances, including scheduling and logistics management. • Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court staff, expert witnesses, and external service providers. • Assist with trial readiness by preparing witness materials, organizing binders, compiling exhibit and trial lists, and supporting courtroom logistics.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

Santa Rosa, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a detail-oriented services team in California. This permanent, office-based role is ideal for a highly organized legal specialist who can support complex litigation matters from early case development through trial and appeal support. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on document-intensive matters, legal research, discovery coordination, and courtroom preparation. Responsibilities: • Conduct legal and factual research, assemble case chronologies, and organize supporting materials for active litigation and pre-litigation matters. • Coordinate the intake, collection, and management of evidence from clients, opposing parties, and third-party sources throughout discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. • Prepare draft pleadings, motions, declarations, meet-and-confer correspondence, and discovery requests and responses for attorney review. • Analyze documents, deposition transcripts, and discovery materials to create summaries, identify key issues, and support case strategy development. • Partner with attorneys, experts, witnesses, and technology contacts to manage exhibits, expert-related document exchange, deposition preparation, and appearance logistics. • Support trial and hearing readiness by organizing exhibits, witness lists, pre-trial binders, jury materials, and other evidentiary submissions. • Assist with cite checking, record references, and preparation of materials related to dispositive motions, appeals, arbitration, and trial proceedings. • Maintain litigation calendars and track deadlines across multiple courts, tribunals, and administrative forums while coordinating schedules for a legal team. • Work with internal departments to improve workflow efficiency, strengthen communication, and support consistent legal operations across matters.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
75 - 90 USD / Hourly
A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its civil litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, plaintiff-side environment and is eager for long-term growth. The Litigation Paralegal will play a key role in supporting attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, with a primary focus on plaintiff-side personal injury matters. While prior personal injury experience is preferred, paralegals with experience in any civil litigation practice area are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and subpoenas</li><li>Manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production</li><li>Assist with deposition preparation, trial preparation, and settlement materials</li><li>Maintain case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines</li><li>Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel</li><li>Conduct factual research and assist with medical records and damages documentation</li><li>Support attorneys throughout the life cycle of active litigation matters</li></ul>
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Remote Litigation Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
38 - 45 USD / Hourly
A California plaintiff-side consumer litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for temporary paternity leave coverage through November 2026. This fully remote role will support an active California state court litigation practice, managing day-to-day procedural and administrative aspects of active litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on California court filings and service, litigation calendaring, Judicial Council forms, discovery, subpoenas, deposition coordination, and docket monitoring. The ideal candidate will have hands-on California litigation experience and be comfortable stepping into an active caseload with minimal ramp-up. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare, electronically file, and serve court documents using One Legal and File & ServeXpress, ensuring filings comply with applicable court requirements.</li><li>Coordinate delivery of required courtesy copies, including arranging alternative vendors when individual courts have specific delivery requirements.</li><li>Prepare first drafts of California Judicial Council forms using Clio Draft, including Case Management Conference statements, notices of entry of orders, and other routine forms.</li><li>Finalize complaints and prepare accompanying documents for filing, including civil case cover sheets, summonses, and related materials.</li><li>Coordinate service of process for complaints, summonses, and other initial filings through One Legal.</li><li>Prepare routine litigation filings, notices, and related documents.</li><li>Finalize and serve discovery and other litigation documents on opposing counsel.</li><li>Prepare third-party subpoenas and coordinate subpoena processing and service with outside vendors, including Titan Legal Services.</li><li>Coordinate remote depositions with outside vendors, including Magna, and circulate Zoom links and related deposition information.</li><li>Calendar court dates, litigation deadlines, and other case-related events using PracticePanther and LawToolBox based on incoming filings, orders, notices, correspondence, and other case activity.</li><li>Conduct biweekly docket reviews of all active California state court matters to verify that hearings, deadlines, and other required dates have been accurately calendared.</li><li>Maintain accurate filing and service records and route filing-related expense documentation internally as required.</li></ul>
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Emeryville, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join a litigation team in Emeryville, California. This position supports attorneys from initial case development through trial, with a strong focus on document review, deadline management, and coordination across courts and third parties. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organizational ability, and experience handling complex matters in a fast-moving legal setting. Responsibilities: • Analyze and condense medical, billing, and other case-related records into clear summaries for attorney review. • Prepare, send, and monitor subpoenas for documents, witnesses, and court matters across various jurisdictions. • Work with courts, healthcare providers, expert witnesses, and external organizations to secure records and supporting materials. • Oversee litigation calendars and track filing dates, court deadlines, and follow-up tasks to keep matters progressing on schedule. • Assemble pleadings, discovery materials, exhibit sets, deposition summaries, and trial notebooks for active cases. • Support attorneys before depositions and hearings by organizing witness information, exhibits, and related case documents. • Submit legal filings to county and state courts, including electronic filing when required by the jurisdiction. • Maintain orderly electronic and paper case files so documents are accessible, complete, and up to date. • Assist with trial logistics by preparing exhibits, coordinating materials, and ensuring readiness for hearings and courtroom proceedings. • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, service providers, and other case contacts.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 50 USD / Hourly
A well-established law firm in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys variety in their workload and is interested in supporting matters involving public law, water law, land use, environmental/CEQA matters, municipal law, and civil litigation. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of paralegal experience and be comfortable supporting both transactional and litigation matters. Prior exposure to public agency, municipal, land use, water, or environmental law is highly desirable but not required. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support attorneys in public law, water law, land use, municipal, and environmental matters.</li><li>Prepare, organize, and manage case files, pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and legal documents.</li><li>Assist with filings in state and federal courts, including calendaring and deadline tracking.</li><li>Coordinate document production, records collection, and matter organization.</li><li>Draft and revise legal documents, agreements, and transaction-related materials.</li><li>Assist with CEQA-related matters, permitting, public agency documentation, and regulatory filings.</li><li>Conduct legal, factual, and public records research.</li><li>Manage large volumes of documents and maintain accurate case and matter records.</li><li>Communicate with clients, agencies, consultants, and opposing counsel as needed.</li><li>Provide general litigation and transactional support across multiple practice areas.</li></ul>
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 38 USD / Hourly
Our maritime law firm client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide immediate onsite support to its San Francisco office on a contract basis. This is a hands-on litigation support role that combines substantive billable work with critical litigation secretarial functions, with the ideal candidate having demonstrated experience managing litigation calendars, court deadlines, e-filings, document preparation, and day-to-day case support while also assisting attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, legal research, and other substantive paralegal tasks. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced law firm environment are essential. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and litigation docketing activities.</li><li>Coordinate and maintain case calendars, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local court deadlines.</li><li>Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, exhibits, and other legal documents.</li><li>Perform electronic filing with California state and federal courts and coordinate service of process.</li><li>Assist with discovery management, including document review, organization, production, and tracking of discovery deadlines.</li><li>Support attorneys with motion practice, legal research, drafting, and case preparation.</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.</li><li>Prepare exhibits, hearing binders, deposition materials, and trial notebooks.</li><li>Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and other litigation-related events.</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and third parties.</li><li>Track billable time and maintain accurate case information within the firm's practice management system.</li><li>Provide general litigation and administrative support to attorneys as needed.</li></ul>
2026-07-30T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Reputable law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal ideally with eDiscovery experience to join their team in Sacramento, California. This role is crucial in enhancing our legal operations and involves managing electronically stored information (eDiscovery), preparing for trials, and conducting legal research. As a Paralegal, you will get the chance to work closely with our legal team and utilize cutting-edge eDiscovery platforms. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit. Responsibilities: • Manage and analyze discovery documents for legal procedures• Conduct comprehensive legal research and assist in case management• Utilize eDiscovery platforms and tools to review, organize, and analyze documents• Draft legal documents and prepare for trials, ensuring all details are accurate and well-researched• Comply with the regulations outlined in CA’s Business and Professions Code 6450• Utilize case management software to maintain updated and accurate records• Ensure efficient and accurate processing of billing functions• Leverage your civil litigation experience to support legal processes• Prepare for trials by reviewing and organizing necessary documents• Use your eDiscovery skills to review and manage electronically stored information.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice in California. This role is ideal for a legal specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage complex case activity, maintain organized records, and help attorneys move matters forward efficiently. The position offers a broad range of litigation work, from discovery and legal research to deposition coordination and trial preparation, while working closely with attorneys, clients, and support staff. Responsibilities: • Support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial case development and discovery through trial preparation and post-trial follow-up. • Maintain well-organized case files, exhibits, and litigation records while tracking deadlines and ensuring documentation remains complete and accessible. • Review large sets of produced documents, assess responsiveness and compliance, prepare draft correspondence for attorney review, and identify materials for potential exhibit use. • Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law, then prepare concise summaries to assist with strategy and case progression. • Draft and help manage written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, and assist with discovery responses. • Prepare medical record summaries, assemble witness-related materials, and support witness outreach and meeting coordination. • Organize deposition and trial materials, including exhibit sets, binders, schedules, and related logistics, with occasional travel as needed for court support. • Communicate with clients to collect information, provide case status updates, and help ensure legal matters continue moving in line with expectations. • Offer day-to-day guidance to paralegals and administrative team members by sharing effective litigation support practices and workflow knowledge.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Oakland, CA
onsite
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>
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
38 - 45 USD / Hourly
We have an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support our client's 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. 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>
2026-08-01T00:00:00Z

Commercial Real Estate Corporate Paralegal

Sausalito, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
50.91 - 60.09 USD / Hourly
OverviewRobert Half is partnering with a commercial real estate investment and property management company to hire a Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for a short-term contract assignment. This role will focus on managing and organizing complex commercial real estate loan documentation, CMBS servicing matters, entity compliance, and financing transactions. The Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will partner closely with legal leadership to maintain loan portfolios, prepare loan abstracts and compliance trackers, oversee entity administration, and support a variety of commercial real estate and lending-related matters. This is a fully remote opportunity. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review, organize, and maintain commercial real estate loan files.</li><li>Prepare loan abstracts, summaries, and compliance tracking tools.</li><li>Support CMBS loan servicing, modifications, consent requests, and lender communications.</li><li>Manage entity records, organizational documents, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation support and document productions.</li><li>Assist with commercial real estate financing and transaction-related matters.</li></ul>
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Legal Receptionist

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 28 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>
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 33.913 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate brings strong California civil litigation experience, proven legal calendaring skills, and a highly organized, detail-oriented approach. This role requires someone who is dependable, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and process all incoming mail, emails, and faxes for proper calendaring and follow-up</li><li>Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in state and federal courts (electronic and hard-copy)</li><li>Monitor tentative rulings and track all discovery and litigation deadlines with timely follow-up</li><li>Coordinate court appearances, Zoom hearings, client conference calls, court reporters, and videographers</li><li>Assist attorneys with e-filing and traditional filings, including proofreading, cite-checking, compiling exhibits and appendices, and ensuring compliance with local rules and formatting requirements</li><li>Maintain accurate databases of attorney electronic filing credentials and court registration information</li><li>Draft and prepare legal correspondence and supporting documents</li><li>Research and stay current on court filing procedures, portals, and applicable rules</li><li>Apply knowledge of California Rules of Court, Code of Civil Procedure, and relevant local court rules</li></ul>
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 32 USD / Hourly
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. Key Responsibilities<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>
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Oakland, CA
onsite
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.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
onsite
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.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Lafayette, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33 - 42 USD / Hourly
A well-established East Bay law firm is seeking a Litigation Secretary to join its growing team. This position will provide direct support to a busy attorney and play a key role in keeping litigation matters organized, on track, and moving efficiently. The ideal candidate is an experienced litigation support professional who can step in with minimal training, manage competing priorities, and serve as a reliable resource for the legal team.This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a firm that values work-life balance, offers flexibility, and genuinely treats employees as part of the team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court appearances</li><li>Prepare, file, and serve legal documents in state and federal courts</li><li>Handle e-filing and monitor filing deadlines</li><li>Draft, revise, proofread, and format correspondence and pleadings</li><li>Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files</li><li>Assist with document management and records organization</li><li>Conduct conflict checks, if experienced</li><li>Provide general litigation administrative support as needed</li></ul>
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Lafayette, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a civil litigation practice in Lafayette, California. This position is well suited for someone who can manage a busy legal desk, maintain accuracy under tight deadlines, and keep case materials organized. Candidates with solid litigation support experience are preferred, though motivated professionals with strong potential will also be considered. This role is focused on legal secretarial work and is not designed as a track toward paralegal responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Prepare, format, and submit court filings electronically while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines. • Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, and other case-related obligations with a high degree of accuracy. • Organize, update, and retrieve legal documents in document management systems, including NetDocuments when applicable. • Draft, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials from attorney notes, edits, or dictation. • Monitor active litigation matters and provide day-to-day administrative support to keep the civil litigation desk running efficiently. • Coordinate communications, schedule matters, and manage Outlook-based email and calendar activity to support attorneys and case progress.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
onsite
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.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 43 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Legal Secretary with Civil Litigation and strong Litigation Calendaring experience. The candidate should have a minimum of 7 years or more of legal office experience, including civil litigation, secretarial, and legal calendaring. The ideal candidate is proficient at scheduling, formatting and creating legal pleadings, is proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable. This position is being offered as a temp to hire or permanent position. Responsibilities:• Maintain and update a civil litigation calendar, ensuring court appearances, filing dates, statutes, and related deadlines are accurately tracked and revised as matters change.• Use legal calendaring tools to calculate rule-driven deadlines, verify scheduling accuracy, and provide regular calendar updates to attorneys and staff.• Prepare, format, and finalize litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate materials in accordance with court-specific requirements.• Review documents before submission to confirm compliance with procedural rules, filing standards, and jurisdictional formatting expectations for state and federal courts.• Coordinate electronic and physical court filings, monitor acceptance status, and ensure all submissions are completed within required timeframes.• Arrange service of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and other case-related filings.• Track tentative rulings and subpoena-related timelines while keeping attorneys informed of upcoming obligations and court activity.• Schedule logistical support for legal proceedings and meetings, including court calls, conference rooms, travel, court reporters, videographers, and seminar registrations.• Maintain case information within legal case management platforms and help ensure attorney filing credentials and electronic registrations remain current.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Prepare, format, and revise litigation materials such as pleadings, motions, discovery documents, correspondence, and other court-related submissions. • Handle electronic filing for matters in state and federal courts, including trial and appellate filings, while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and deadlines. • Maintain organized electronic matter files and manage document workflows within the firm's records and document management systems. • Coordinate new matter intake and support ongoing file administration to ensure records remain accurate, accessible, and up to date. • Assist with attorney time entry, billing support, travel arrangements, and expense processing as part of daily practice operations. • Manage calendars and track important litigation deadlines, court dates, and related scheduling needs for assigned attorneys. • Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and internal staff to support efficient handling of active matters. • Provide dependable administrative and litigation support in a high-volume practice, taking initiative and maintaining ownership of assigned work.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Alameda, CA
onsite
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.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize litigation documents such as motions, briefs, and related court submissions before filing.• Produce accurate tables of contents and tables of authorities, and apply advanced formatting tools to ensure consistency across legal documents.• Prepare final filing sets in PDF format, including bookmarking, pagination, and layout adjustments that meet court submission requirements.• Partner with paralegals and legal team members to assemble exhibits, appendices, and supporting records for filings and case materials.• Monitor applicable court rules, filing procedures, and judge-specific requirements to help maintain compliance across matters.• Keep case information records current by updating deadlines, court details, captions, and service lists with accuracy.• Manage the storage and organization of draft and final documents within litigation document management systems while preserving accessibility and security.• Support shared litigation workflows by responding to team assignments, assisting with filing requests, and helping coordinate coverage for urgent or after-hours submissions.• Follow established litigation support procedures and practice guidelines to promote consistency, quality, and compliance in daily work.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Litigation Associate

Walnut Creek, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Our client is looking for a Litigation Associate to join their growing insurance defense practice in Walnut Creek, California. This role offers the opportunity to work on a varied caseload involving liability-related disputes, including bodily injury, premises, automobile, and construction matters. The attorney in this position will contribute across the life of each case, from initial evaluation through discovery, motion practice, and trial readiness. Responsibilities:• Manage defense matters involving personal injury, premises liability, auto, and construction-related claims from assignment through resolution.• Prepare litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, discovery materials, and settlement communications with accuracy and attention to deadlines.• Support case strategy by performing legal research, analyzing facts, and developing arguments for motions, hearings, and other proceedings.• Attend court appearances, depositions, mediations, and hearings, and represent clients professionally in each setting.• Work closely with clients, expert witnesses, attorneys, and legal support staff to keep matters moving efficiently and strategically.• Maintain organized case files and monitor litigation calendars to ensure timely filings, responses, and case preparation.• Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, reviewing evidence, coordinating witnesses, and preparing case materials.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z