We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Discovery Paralegal to join our team on a contract basis. This role involves providing essential litigation support, including drafting legal documents, preparing discovery materials, and managing subpoenas. Based in Los Angeles, California, this position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced legal environment while collaborating with a dynamic team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft and prepare legal documents such as motions, responses to motions, and deposition subpoenas.<br>• Organize and maintain discovery shells to ensure case information is readily accessible.<br>• Oversee the preparation and issuance of deposition subpoenas, coordinating with relevant parties.<br>• Assist in drafting responses to discovery requests and conducting reviews of discovery materials.<br>• Manage document production, including Bates stamping and tracking exhibits.<br>• Conduct legal research to support attorneys in case strategy and development.<br>• Ensure compliance with court deadlines, procedural rules, and client requirements.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to streamline workflows and improve case efficiency.
<p>A well-regarded and established Orange County law firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> with <strong>5+ years of civil litigation defense</strong> background to join their team. </p><p><br></p><p>This Legal Secretary opportunity is five days in office. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex civil defense matters.</li><li>Prepare, format, and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and other legal documents in both state and federal courts.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and case scheduling; coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.</li><li>Maintain case files (electronic and physical), ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm procedures.</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.</li><li>Handle billing, time entry, and other administrative tasks as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum <strong>5 years’ experience</strong> as a litigation secretary in a civil defense practice.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>state and federal court rules, e-filing procedures, and trial preparation</strong>.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with document management and billing systems preferred.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join:</strong></p><ul><li>Work with a respected Orange County law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence.</li><li>Support a collaborative team of attorneys dedicated to providing high-quality defense representation.</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.</li></ul><p>To apply, submit resumes to Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p>
<p>Our client, a boutique commercial litigation trial firm in Downtown Los Angeles, is hiring a Litigation Secretary to support up to 5 attorneys in a fast-paced, trial-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>🔹 What You’ll Do:</p><p>• Handle state and federal court filings</p><p>• Manage calendaring and scheduling (hearings, depositions, etc.)</p><p>• Support trial prep (up to 2x/year)</p><p>• Format TOAs/TOCs in Word</p><p>• Prepare expense reports</p><p>• Organize documents in iManage</p><p>• Occasional late-night filings & OT during trial periods</p><p><br></p><p>🗓 Schedule:</p><p>• <strong>Hybrid: First 90 days – 4 days onsite; then 2 days onsite/week</strong></p><p>• <strong>7-hour workday (9 AM–5 PM)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>✅ What You Bring:</p><p>• 5+ years of California civil litigation experience in:</p><p>– Business/Commercial</p><p>– Employment</p><p>– Intellectual Property</p><p>– Real Estate</p><p>• State and federal court filing experience is required</p><p>• Strong formatting & calendaring skills</p><p>• Comfortable in a high-performance, trial-focused setting</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree preferred</p><p><br></p><p>🎁 Perks & Benefits:</p><p>• Year-end discretionary bonus</p><p>• Paid vacation + sick days</p><p>• Medical, dental, and vision coverage</p><p>• Paid parking</p><p>• 401(k) + profit sharing</p><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p><p><br></p><p>#SoCALRHL</p>
<p>Robert Half Legal has partnered with a multi office plaintiff law firm in Irvine looking for a full time Associate Attorney. The firm has roughly 20 attorneys across California, Hawaii, Arizona and New Mexico and their main practice areas include construction defect, class action and consumer law. </p><p><br></p><p>This is truly a family oriented environment where the partners care about their employees. They are open to any type of background (Plaintiff, Defense, or entry level) as they are willing to train. The role will have a hybrid work model with a few days in the office and a few days remote.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Independently work with a partner to manage a heavy caseload</li><li>Civil Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, and Trial Work</li><li>Regularly attend court appearances, depositions, and meetings</li><li>Communicate with clients and draft status reports</li></ul><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Firm brings in lunch once or twice a week (this week they had a Bastille Day breakfast, the office manager brought in French food)</li><li>“We are doing something to help people! These are homeowners who have put a big deposit on a house… it’s very rewarding in that matter, rather than working for a corporation to make more money.” – office manager</li><li>Everyone who works here is very smart! The attorneys are very experienced… In the end, you’ve learned and helped society to build better homes.” – office manager</li><li>Rainy day tradition: cater lunch and let people go home early.</li><li>Birthday/anniversary lunch once a month – those with celebrations pick the food!</li><li>Business casual, except for mediations/hearings [via Zoom]</li><li>The legal assistant we placed there two years ago is still there. He’s gotten two raises in two years!</li></ul>
<p><strong>Hybrid Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A highly respected litigation firm with a strong California presence is seeking a driven <strong>Associate Attorney</strong> to join its team. Known for providing associates with meaningful responsibility and hands-on case experience, this firm values creativity, initiative, and collaboration. The environment is fast-paced yet supportive, with virtually no turnover among support staff and paralegals actively participating in strategy meetings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Attorney Position:</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid schedule: attorneys are onsite 3 days/week.</li><li>Associates are given substantial responsibility and ownership of their cases from the outset.</li><li>No billable hour requirement for bonus or raise eligibility </li><li>Out-of-state candidates will be considered if relocation is planned (please indicate timeline).</li><li>California Bar membership not required at hire, but candidates should provide a timeline for admission.</li></ul><p><strong>Perks of the Firm:</strong></p><ul><li>Recently remodeled onsite gym and fitness amenities.</li><li>Breakfast, lunch, smoothies, and kombucha provided daily.</li><li>Uber to work (or paid parking).</li><li>Two-story office building with restaurants and modern amenities.</li><li>Stable, long-tenured support staff.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation and Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary ranges (depending on experience): $180,000 - $400,000</li><li>Annual performance-based increases and market-competitive bonuses (often six-figure for mid- to senior-level associates).</li><li>Origination bonuses for cases brought to the firm.</li><li>Annual reviews and year-end merit bonuses.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including:</li><li>Medical (Blue Shield of CA), dental, and vision insurance (Principal).</li><li>100% firm-paid HMO coverage; PPO and HSA options with firm contribution.</li><li>Firm-paid long-term disability and telemedicine</li><li>Life insurance ($100K policy with low employee contribution).</li><li>Paid holidays and paid parental leave.</li><li>401(k) plan</li><li>AFLAC supplemental coverage (employee-paid).</li><li>Paid parking or transportation allowance/Uber coverage.</li></ul><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p>
<p>A 15-attorney trial firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with 2-25 years of substantive litigation experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a a Civil Litigation Attorney who wants to with exciting cases and enjoys sophisticated litigation! <strong>This Civil Litigation Attorney</strong> <strong>will have the permanent flexibility to work remotely 2-3 days/week.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The firm:</strong></p><ul><li>This Civil Litigation Attorney will join a friendly LA firm that has been established for 30+ years</li><li>This firm handles a mix of public entity, complex, employment, appellate, and premise liability (not insurance) litigation.</li><li>My team has placed several attorneys and paralegals with this firm in the past 5 years. They have all had a great experience working here!2</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Legal is proud to partner with a respected midsize defense firm in Century City that is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team. This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking for hybrid workplace flexibility and the potential for a long-term role through a contract-to-hire arrangement.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in litigation.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, and correspondence.</li><li>File and e-file legal documents with state and federal courts, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.</li><li>Maintain and organize case files, calendaring deadlines, and managing attorney schedules.</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other third parties professionally and efficiently.</li><li>Coordinate and assist with all aspects of trial preparation, including the organization of exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.</li><li>Facilitate billing processes, including tracking attorney time entries and expense reporting.</li><li>Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support the litigation team effectively.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A growing company - a subsidiary of a large, household brand - is adding a <strong>Spanish-speaking investigator </strong>to their expanding legal team. This role will report to a senior investigator (placed by RH as well) and the AGC/director of litigation. <strong>This investigator will be responsible for working with HR and legal departments, conducting investigations related to employee relations: harassment, discrimination, etc. </strong><em>This is not an HR Generalist role. The company wants to hire someone whose work has focused on employee relations investigations. </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Preference will be given to candidates local to Southern California. </em>Candidates with plans for law school in the next 3 years need not apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>:</strong></p><p>o reviewing complaints and corresponding docs (HR files, email correspondence, texts, employment records) and weeding through evidence</p><p>o interviewing witnesses (in various time zones - must be able to work odd hours occasionally)</p><p>o identifying trends within complaints</p><p>o partnering with HR to manage complaint files, building strong relationships with them</p><p>o drafting professional reports about incidents and findings</p><p>o note: this role does not require interpreting statutes/recommending discipline</p><p>· Software: EthicsPoint by Navex - would be a huge plus if someone has this!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Details of Role</u>:</strong></p><p>· <u>Hours</u>: Flexible, this person will work with people on east and west coasts and schedules may change week by week or day by day, but not much overtime is expected.</p><p>· <u>Profile that would be a fit</u>:</p><p>o Someone who has strong, professional, courteous communication skills (concise, factual, cut-and-dry, friendly but not fluffy)</p><p>o Someone with a strong sense of confidentiality and discretion</p><p>o Someone familiar with how to conduct an investigation (complaint handling, report writing)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u>:</strong></p><p>· I placed this investigator’s boss, who is amazing at what she does, plus 2 jr. paralegals at here last year. They are all are doing fantastic. Everyone is given a ton of autonomy in their roles.</p><p>· Resources of a big company with the benefits of a smaller company (autonomy, not much bureaucracy, autonomy).</p><p>· Lots of ownership and growth. For someone who is a go-getter, this is a great place to be!</p><p>· Free gym membership (you get 9 options of local gyms!).</p><p>· Cell phone and laptop provided by company (for company work, even though it’s 100% in office)</p><p>· "We are very proud of the teams we are building. The culture is a thing I take very seriously!” - AGC</p><p>· Company is rolling out some aggressive ESG goals (100% landfill waste elimination by 2030!).</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support partners and associates in their Century City office. This long-term temporary role (3–6 months) with the potential to extend or convert to permanent, and offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite and 2 days remote). The ideal candidate has strong litigation experience, preferably in commercial matters, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Provide comprehensive administrative support to partners and associates, including calendar management and workflow coordination.</li><li>Handle e-filing in both state and federal courts with accuracy and attention to deadlines.</li><li>Manage billing processes, conflict checks, and time entry using legal software tools.</li><li>Prepare, review, and organize litigation documents, ensuring compliance with court and firm standards.</li><li>Maintain organized records and support case management for commercial litigation matters.</li></ul>
<p>Our law firm partner based in Century City is seeking a Pre-Litigation Support Specialist. This role will play a critical role in supporting the pre-litigation team by ensuring accuracy in offer preparation, client communications, and documentation. This position requires balancing direct client interaction with drafting responsibilities, while collaborating across multiple departments to streamline pre-litigation processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Answer inbound calls across Offers, Settlements, and Pre-Litigation departments.</li><li>Perform offer calculations with accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Draft pre-litigation templates, letters, and client correspondence.</li><li>Prepare pre-litigation offer letters and supporting documents.</li><li>Manage ongoing communication with clients and manufacturers during the pre-litigation phase.</li><li>Maintain organized case files, communication logs, and internal records.</li><li>Support cross-departmental coordination to ensure timely case progress.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to join our team in Woodland Hills, California. This role is ideal for a proactive and organized individual who excels in managing administrative tasks and supporting legal operations. You will play a vital part in ensuring smooth office operations and assisting attorneys with critical legal processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day administrative functions to ensure the office runs efficiently.<br>• Manage the procurement and inventory of office supplies, ensuring timely replenishment as needed.<br>• Coordinate travel arrangements, including lodging and transportation, for attorneys and staff.<br>• Process invoices and manage expense tracking for office-related expenditures.<br>• Assist in scheduling depositions and organizing calendars for legal teams.<br>• Format legal documents accurately and prepare them for filing.<br>• Handle e-filing processes in state courts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.<br>• Scan and organize medical documents for case preparation.<br>• Support hiring processes by coordinating interviews and onboarding procedures.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Executive Associate to join our team in Ontario, CA. This role involves supporting high-level professionals in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, and financing. As a long-term contract position, this role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, review, and manage legal documents related to real estate transactions, such as purchase agreements, leases, and closing documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate and oversee the entire lifecycle of real estate transactions, from initiation to finalization.</p><p>• Conduct detailed reviews of title and survey documents, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or issues.</p><p>• Assist with due diligence efforts by analyzing leases, contracts, and corporate records.</p><p>• Maintain well-organized files and track critical dates, deadlines, and deliverables.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior brokers and staff to provide support in document preparation, client communication, and scheduling.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, lenders, title companies, and other stakeholders.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to company policies and compliance with relevant legal standards.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day administrative support to executive-level team members.</p><p>• Utilize software tools like Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems to enhance efficiency.</p>
