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38 results for Paralegal in Fremont, CA

Legal Assistant
  • Lafayette, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 37.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p> </p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Lafayette. This on-site role supports attorneys with administrative and case management tasks, ensuring smooth operations and timely handling of client matters.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.</li><li>Manage case files, maintain calendars, and track deadlines for hearings, filings, and meetings.</li><li>Coordinate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel for scheduling and document delivery.</li><li>Assist with discovery processes, including organizing exhibits and maintaining document databases.</li><li>Handle administrative tasks such as billing, expense reporting, and time entry.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with firm policies and legal procedures.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-21T23:53:38Z
Legal Administrative Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are partnering with a Bay Area public agency to source a Legal Assistant who will provide full-time temporary coverage while their current legal assistant serves in an acting role. In this assignment, you will play a key part in supporting a team of attorneys by coordinating daily administrative needs, organizing information, and helping ensure smooth departmental operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, comfort navigating multiple tasks simultaneously, and the professionalism needed to support attorneys in a public-sector legal environment. This onsite role can start as soon as December 22 and offers a great opportunity for candidates with strong administrative skills, public-sector interest, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide daily administrative support to attorneys, including task coordination and general assistance.</li><li>Schedule and manage meetings, attorney calendars, and departmental workflows.</li><li>Track activities, progress, and internal data using Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Collect, organize, and prepare documents for Public Records Act (PRA) requests.</li><li>Assist with additional legal and administrative tasks as needed to ensure smooth office operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-04T18:49:00Z
Travel Documentation Specialist
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A global travel documentation provider is seeking a Travel Documentation Specialist to support high-volume visa, passport, and travel document processing on a full-time, onsite, temp-to-hire basis. This team provides technology-driven solutions that guide travelers through the documentation process, from initial request through completion. This role is best suited for individuals who enjoy structured, repetitive administrative work, communicate clearly with customers, and thrive in a fast-paced, accuracy-driven environment. This is not a legal role and is not aligned with paralegal or law school career paths. The Travel Documentation Specialist will prepare, review, and process travel documentation requests, update internal systems, track application progress, and provide step-by-step guidance to travelers. The Supervisor is based remotely, and the onsite team in San Franscisco is small, collaborative, and low-turnover. Candidates with experience in passport offices, consulates, visa processing companies, or other regulated administrative environments are strongly encouraged to apply.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and process visa, passport, and travel document applications following established workflows and service-level agreements (SLAs).</li><li>Maintain accurate, timely updates within internal CRM and technology platforms, ensuring all benchmarks and milestones are completed within required timelines.</li><li>Respond to traveler inquiries by phone and email with professionalism, clarity, and strong customer-service skills.</li><li>Monitor case progress, resolve routine documentation questions through research, and escalate issues when needed.</li><li>Conduct research on country-specific travel requirements and other related documentation processes.</li><li>Invoice completed cases accurately and within required timeframes.</li><li>Provide coverage for team members during planned absences.</li><li>Collaborate with the onsite team and cross-functional operational teams to support ongoing workflow improvements.</li><li>Follow structured processes, office workflows, and internal quality standards to ensure consistent and timely service delivery.</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-03T17:19:06Z
Litigation Associate
  • San Mateo, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled and motivated Litigation Associate to join our team in San Mateo, California. In this role, you will manage various aspects of civil litigation cases, from initial analysis to trial preparation, while collaborating with partners and other associates to deliver exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct initial case evaluations, including analysis of claims and investigation files.<br>• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, with a focus on summary judgment motions.<br>• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and deposition notices.<br>• Take and defend depositions, including preparation of clients and witnesses.<br>• Represent clients at case management conferences, hearings, and other court proceedings.<br>• Perform legal research and draft points and authorities, declarations, and case briefs.<br>• Collaborate with paralegals, client service coordinators, and other team members to ensure efficient file management.<br>• Provide written status updates on case progress and develop litigation strategies.<br>• Handle public entity defense cases, including matters involving dangerous conditions, negligence, and civil rights issues.<br>• Support trial preparation, including evidence gathering, witness coordination, and budget planning.
  • 2025-11-14T19:39:06Z
File Clerk
  • Burlingame, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.75 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A boutique litigation law firm on the Peninsula is seeking a File Clerk to join its team on an open-ended contract basis. This is a fully onsite role in Burlingame and is well-suited for an early-career legal professional looking to build hands-on experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The File Clerk will work closely with a longstanding litigation secretary to maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date case files. The ideal candidate is a quick learner with at least one year of law firm experience and a foundational understanding of litigation documents (e.g., pleadings, motions, discovery).</p><p><br></p><p>The firm’s preference is for a 20-hour/week schedule, with the option of shorter hours across five days or longer hours condensed into fewer days. However, for the right candidate, the firm is open to expanding the role to 30–40 hours per week, which would include additional responsibilities outlined below.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Organize, maintain, and update physical and electronic case files</p><p>• Scan, print, label, and sort case documents</p><p>• Ensure documents are routed, indexed, and stored accurately</p><p>• Retrieve files and documents for attorneys and staff</p><p>• Provide general administrative support to the litigation team</p><p>• Support daily office operations as assigned</p><p> </p><p><strong>Expanded Responsibilities <em>(for candidates able to commit to 30–40 hours/week)</em></strong></p><p>• Transport file boxes via dolly to an offsite basement-level storage facility a few blocks away (requires lifting and navigating steep stairs)</p><p>• Locate, retrieve, and return stored files based on requests from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries</p><p>• Handle outgoing mail, including operating the firm’s postage machine and delivering mail to the post office across the street (certified mail, return receipts, etc.)</p>
  • 2025-12-10T16:24:00Z
Talent Manager - Legal
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 28.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Legal Talent Manager </strong>to join our award-winning Legal Recruiting team in San Francisco! Recognized 25 consecutive years (and counting!) as a Fortune “Most Admired Company”, we are focused on equality and understand the value of characteristics that make every individual unique.</p><p><br></p><p>For over 75 years we have provided candidates with gainful employment opportunities and companies the contract, consulting and direct-hire talent they need to grow their business. Our business is stable, the future is bright, and we’re excited you’re considering a career with us!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>How you will contribute as our Talent Manager:</strong></p><ul><li>Recruit, interview, and place highly skilled attorneys, paralegals and legal support personnel in law firms and corporate legal departments.</li><li>Represent our clients as an external ambassador – promoting their company, culture, and active recruitments (i.e., “sell their story”).</li><li>Conduct virtual and in-person meetings with key hiring managers to senior-level executives, for the purpose of understanding our clients’ hiring needs and positioning them to attract and retain top talent.</li><li>Leverage networking groups, alumni associations, social media, and technology tools to identify active/passive job seekers.</li><li>Provide the highest quality customer service to both clients and candidates.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-09T01:48:40Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Reputable family law firm is seeking an Attorney to join their team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in the family law industry, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and developing your skills with seasoned attorneys. This role involves executing case strategies, managing high-level cases, communicating effectively, and participating in business development and networking functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute case strategy with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff</p><p>• Manage high-level/high asset cases, including preparation for depositions and reviewing court documents</p><p>• Draft letters, write and review discovery, and prepare responses to opposing counsel</p><p>• Generate status reports and manage multiple tasks simultaneously</p><p>• Support case planning by preparing pleadings, monitoring discovery responses, and organizing materials for case review</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel to progress through the case process</p><p>• Participate in trial proceedings and work with support staff in organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and ensuring witness readiness</p><p>• Attend court proceedings in person and virtually as needed to represent clients</p><p>• Participate in business development and networking functions</p><p>• Utilize proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, and other legal-related technology applications to accomplish tasks.</p>
  • 2025-11-17T17:49:25Z
Sr. Legal Administrative Assistant
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>An established IP Law Firm is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant for their San Jose branch. The ideal candidate will manage and coordinate work tasks throughout the department and serve as the first point of contact for clients and staff. Applicants should have the ability to work in-office, 5 days per week</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare memos, reports, presentations, and other documents; responsible for drafting and editing correspondence </p><p>• Schedule appointments, meetings, events, and manage calendars; coordinate meeting logistics and catering </p><p>• Answer phones, take and relay messages </p><p>• Coordinate and schedule travel </p><p>• Prepare and submit expense reports and reconcile credit card transactions </p><p>• Assist with submitting conflict checks and opening new matters </p><p>• Enter time charges </p><p>• Assist with onboarding tasks for new hires </p><p>• Maintain files (both physical and electronic) and ensure that client related documents and correspondence are saved in the firm's document management repository </p><p>• Actively contribute to team meetings and other team related activities </p><p>• Assist with various ad-hoc tasks such as: manage inbound and outbound mail, order office supplies, liaise with building management for facility related issues </p><p>• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned </p>
  • 2025-11-14T22:14:04Z
Legal Secretary
  • Oakland, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 34.00 - 38.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A prominent municipal entity in Oakland is seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Secretary to join their legal team on a long-term contract and hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong civil litigation support experience, and someone seeking flexibility to work 3 days remote, and 2 days on-site!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform high-volume state and federal e-filing</li><li>Manage complex calendaring, deadlines, and court schedules</li><li>Draft, revise, and format litigation documents, including TOAs/TOCs</li><li>Support attorneys with administrative and litigation tasks</li><li>Maintain organized case files and assist with document preparation</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-21T23:38:44Z
Legal Secretary
  • Emeryville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Established law firm is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their close-knit team in Emeryville, California. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in litigation and proficiency in electronic filing systems for state and federal courts. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting attorneys and ensuring smooth case management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and file legal documents and pleadings using electronic filing systems for state and federal courts.</p><p>• Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate court appearances to ensure all schedules are maintained.</p><p>• Organize and maintain both physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials and correspondence.</p><p>• Draft, proofread, and edit legal correspondence such as memos, letters, and other official documents.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and court personnel to handle procedural requirements and case updates.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, witness lists, and creating trial binders.</p><p>• Schedule meetings, depositions, conference calls, and oversee travel arrangements whenever necessary.</p><p>• Respond promptly to attorney and client requests, ensuring workflows are managed efficiently to meet deadlines.</p>
  • 2025-11-26T16:53:44Z
Legal Secretary
  • Alameda, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 91000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.</p><p>• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.</p><p>• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.</p><p>• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.</p><p>• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.</p><p>• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.</p><p>• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.</p><p>• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.</p>
  • 2025-11-17T17:49:25Z
Hybrid Litigation Secretary
  • Oakland, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 32.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Join a respected law firm as a Litigation Secretary supporting attorneys in general civil litigation matters. This hybrid role offers flexibility with two days on-site in our clients Oakland, CA office and the remainder remote.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, format, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence in state and federal courts.</li><li>Manage case calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and client meetings, ensuring all deadlines are met.</li><li>Coordinate e-filing and service of documents through court systems and third-party vendors.</li><li>Maintain organized case files (electronic and physical) and assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and witness lists.</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel on behalf of attorneys.</li><li>Handle billing entries, expense reports, and assist with timekeeping for accurate client invoicing.</li><li>Support attorneys with administrative tasks such as travel arrangements, transcription, and document revisions.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-21T23:53:38Z
Litigation Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-11-26T17:49:03Z
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