We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to provide high-level support in a busy litigation practice in Glendale, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with legal teams, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to case preparation, court filings, and day-to-day legal administrative operations while supporting attorneys with professionalism and sound judgment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff with a wide range of litigation-related administrative and secretarial tasks.<br>• Maintain critical case calendars by tracking filing deadlines, court dates, depositions, and other important milestones.<br>• Create and organize draft templates and supporting materials for pleadings, discovery, motions, and related legal documents.<br>• Prepare, revise, proofread, and submit court filings while ensuring compliance with applicable procedural and formatting requirements.<br>• Assist with trial readiness by coordinating exhibits, compiling witness materials, and organizing case documentation.<br>• Review court-specific rules and filing instructions to help ensure timely and accurate submissions.<br>• Keep physical and digital case records well organized, current, and easily accessible for the legal team.<br>• Handle administrative tasks such as new matter intake, time entry support, and expense documentation.<br>• Adjust priorities as workloads shift and provide coverage for team members when additional support is needed.
We are looking for a highly organized Project Coordinator to support digital marketing and cross-functional project activities for a retail-focused team in Torrance, California. This Long-term Contract position will help keep campaigns, content deliverables, events, and creative projects moving smoothly from planning through execution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable coordinating with multiple departments, and able to manage timelines, communications, and project follow-through in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate day-to-day project activity across marketing and related teams to keep schedules, priorities, and deliverables on track.<br>• Support digital content initiatives by assisting with asset planning, organizing materials, and helping the content creator maintain workflow momentum.<br>• Arrange logistics for brand-related activities such as trade shows, photo shoots, catalogs, and other promotional projects.<br>• Help source and organize external creative support, including model talent and vendors needed for campaign execution.<br>• Review and proofread monthly newsletters and other communications intended for both internal teams and external audiences.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to gather updates, align deadlines, and ensure clear communication throughout each project.<br>• Maintain project records, timelines, and task progress using Wrike or a comparable project management platform.<br>• Provide administrative and coordination support for marketing initiatives, helping resolve issues and keeping deliverables organized.
<p><strong><u>Litigation Legal Assistant – HYBRID in Newport Beach</u></strong></p><p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded, full-service business law firm to identify a Litigation Legal Assistant. With over 50 years in the market and a national footprint, this firm is known for delivering sophisticated legal counsel across a wide range of complex transactions and disputes while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented culture.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is best suited for a Litigation Legal Assistant with strong federal court experience who can independently manage filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates must be comfortable navigating federal rules (including outside of California) and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys across complex civil matters</li><li>Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda</li><li>Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filings and occasional paper filings</li><li>Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and procedural timelines using firm software</li><li>Identify and submit documents for docketing and ensure compliance with all court requirements</li><li>Assist attorneys with reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials and correspondence</li><li>Prepare matrices, charts, spreadsheets, and privilege logs as needed</li><li>Support arbitration and trial preparation, including document organization and logistics</li><li>Maintain accurate time records for billable tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join This Firm</strong></p><ul><li>Established firm with 50+ years of success and over 100 attorneys across multiple offices</li><li>Offers sophisticated, “big firm” work with a more flexible and collaborative environment</li><li>Team-oriented culture where support staff are valued and cross-trained</li><li>Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)</li><li>Beautiful penthouse office in Newport Beach</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day one</li><li>401(k) with profit sharing</li><li>Paid time off, including vacation and sick time</li><li>Additional voluntary benefits including disability, supplemental insurance, and wellness programs</li><li>Access to financial planning resources and educational seminars</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><p>Salary range: $80,000–$105,000, plus performance-based holiday bonus.</p><p><em>Compensation will vary based on federal court experience, technical skillset, and overall career stability.</em></p>
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a busy law firm team, supporting attorneys across matters involving construction, commercial disputes, government contracts, surety, and bankruptcy. This permanent, onsite role is a contract position with the potential to become permanent and is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving legal environment, manages competing priorities with precision, and brings a strong service mindset to attorney support. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative practice while building toward long-term growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, proofread, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents for filing and distribution.<br>• Maintain accurate case calendars and monitor litigation deadlines to help ensure timely filings and responses.<br>• Research court rules, procedural requirements, and filing timelines using available legal and court resources.<br>• Communicate with courts and related offices regarding filing status, scheduling matters, and case updates.<br>• Coordinate depositions by arranging dates, confirming participants, and managing supporting logistics.<br>• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative assistance for multiple attorneys across several practice areas.<br>• Support document handling and case organization through systems such as iManage, SurePoint, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.<br>• Assist with additional office and case support tasks such as file intake, matter opening, invoice entry, time entry, and reimbursement processing when needed.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a busy Commercial Litigation team in Irvine, California. This contract opportunity is ideal for a meticulous legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced law firm setting and can manage litigation support with precision. The role will partner closely with attorneys on civil and commercial litigation matters, helping keep filings, calendars, and case materials organized and compliant. Candidates who are comfortable with court procedures, document preparation, and deadline-driven work will be well positioned for success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, revise, and proofread litigation documents to ensure proper formatting, consistency, and compliance with court and firm standards.<br>• Coordinate state and federal court filing activities, including electronic submissions and related procedural support for active matters.<br>• Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing deadlines, and case milestones using calendaring tools such as Compulaw.<br>• Research court-specific requirements and local rules to support accurate filings and timely case management.<br>• Provide day-to-day practice support for a team of attorneys, helping manage workflow across an attorney group.<br>• Organize case materials, exhibits, and supporting documents in electronic formats, including compiling, combining, and managing PDF files.<br>• Assist with litigation preparation by assembling binders, case documentation, and other materials needed for hearings, depositions, and trial readiness.<br>• Support discovery-related work by helping prepare, organize, and track draft responses and related case documents.