We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Fresno, California. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in civil litigation and personal injury cases, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality legal documentation. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of legal procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and draft legal documents, including motions and pleadings, with precision and attention to detail.<br>• Organize and maintain case files to ensure accessibility and compliance with legal standards.<br>• Assist attorneys with depositions, ensuring all necessary materials and arrangements are in place.<br>• Conduct research to support civil litigation and personal injury cases.<br>• Facilitate communication between attorneys, clients, and other parties involved in legal processes.<br>• Manage scheduling and deadlines for court appearances and other legal proceedings.<br>• Review and proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.<br>• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including handling correspondence and managing calendars.<br>• Stay updated on changes in civil litigation and personal injury law to enhance case preparation.<br>• Coordinate with licensed attorneys to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Attorney specializing in transactional real estate law to join our team in Fresno, California. This role focuses on large-scale commercial leasing, supporting key operations such as property acquisitions, lease negotiations, and overall asset management. The ideal candidate will excel in a dynamic corporate environment and have a strong background in handling complex legal matters related to commercial properties.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft, negotiate, and review lease agreements for retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties.<br>• Structure leasing transactions to align with organizational objectives while minimizing legal risks.<br>• Provide legal guidance on acquisitions, dispositions, and financing activities involving commercial properties.<br>• Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including reviewing property titles, zoning restrictions, and environmental compliance.<br>• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing real estate transactions and land use.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as finance and operations to align leasing strategies with business goals.<br>• Identify and mitigate risks in leasing agreements to protect organizational interests.<br>• Resolve disputes related to landlord-tenant issues or lease breaches efficiently.<br>• Utilize legal research tools and contract management systems to optimize workflow and documentation processes.<br>• Offer strategic counsel on industry trends impacting real estate leasing and management.
<p>Robert Half is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the Fresno office of its large statewide law firm client representing private businesses as well as many public entities, including K-12th grade school districts and higher education clientele. This Associate would work alongside highly regarded education lawyers who handle labor & employment disputes, school employee disciplinary and grievance proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations, campus and workplace investigations (incl. some Title IX work), schoolhouse facilities construction and real estate legal issues, and general counsel and political governance matters. The Associate is responsible for legal research and analysis for the aforementioned types of cases as well as conducting on-site witness interviews and investigations at school campuses and then analyzing and preparing comprehensive investigative reports of findings.</p><p><br></p><p>The qualifications include 1-5+ year of practice experience (preferably in L&E, defense litigation, or public law), active and in good standing with the State Bar of California, good academic record, strong writing and analytical skills, keen ability to act as a neutral for investigations work, reliable about prioritizing and meeting competing deadlines, excellent interpersonal skills, ambitious and eager to develop one’s own practice and book of business.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique direct-hire, partnership-track opportunity to build an education law practice under the mentorship of partners with years of experience and top recognition as attorneys representing public schools and community colleges. The annual base salary guidance for this opportunity is $110,000 – 150,000+/yr, DOE, plus bonuses ranging from $8,000 to $15,000+, depending on amount of hours billed. Comprehensive benefits are also part of the employment package. This is a very good firm at which to grow your career and practice! For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>