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5 results for Legal Assistant in Modesto, CA

Estate Planning Legal Secretary

Merced, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Estate Planning Legal Secretary to join our team in Merced, California. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys specializing in estate planning, ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities. This position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and proficiency in legal processes and tools. Responsibilities: • Prepare and edit legal documents, including estate planning briefs, correspondence, and fiduciary-related materials. • Manage e-filing processes for both federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules. • Maintain and update attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate depositions. • Handle expense reports, check requests, and other administrative tasks to support attorneys. • Organize and maintain client files using document management systems such as NetDocs. • Collaborate with attorneys to ensure timely submission of court filings and related paperwork. • Assist in preparing trust and estate-related documentation with high accuracy. • Coordinate with clients and team members to facilitate smooth communication and document exchange. • Prioritize tasks effectively to ensure deadlines are consistently met in a fast-paced environment. • Support attorneys with dictation and transcription tasks as needed.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Dublin, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting an Associate for the East Bay office (near BART / some telecommute) of its large regional law firm client. The ideal candidate will have 1-5+ years of experience in Education Law, Labor & Employment, or even Public Entity representation. This Associate would work alongside experienced labor & employment (L&E) practitioners defending claims and doing investigations at private and public sector workplaces and university campuses (incl. some Title IX work). Qualifications include strong research, excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, and preferably experience appearing in administrative hearings and doing on-site investigations. This is a unique direct-hire, partnership-track opportunity to build an education law practice at a leading firm representing public school and community college district clientele. The target base salary is $120,000 - 145,000+/yr., DOE, plus monthly productivity bonuses and an annual discretionary bonus totaling $15,000 to $40,000/yr. Good benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are part of the employment package. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Dublin, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the East Bay office of its large, very successful regional law firm client servicing public entity clients. The Associate will represent public schools, school districts, and educators in the firm's special education and student civil rights (including Title IX) practice. They will gain excellent experience appearing and advocating in proceedings, such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and Section 504 plan negotiations. Also, the Associate will conduct workplace investigations and witness interviews on (or virtually) school campuses and put together comprehensive reports of findings as a neutral. Qualifications: 1-5 years of civil litigation or public administrative law practice; confident research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; and good academic record. And, interest in serving as a lawyer for public education and some charter school clients. The base salary range is $115,000 - 150,000+/yr., DOE, plus annual bonuses ranging from $15,000 to $40,000, depending on amount of hours billed. Good benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are part of the employment package. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jjon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Pre-Litigation Attorney

Brentwood, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Our client is looking for a skilled Pre-Litigation Attorney to join their team. This role involves managing personal injury cases from intake through settlement, ensuring efficient resolution while maximizing case value. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of pre-litigation processes, contributing to a collaborative and results-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Handle a high-volume caseload of personal injury cases from intake through settlement.• Assess liability, damages, and overall case value to develop strategic approaches.• Guide clients through treatment plans and the progression of their cases.• Collect, review, and organize medical records, bills, and supporting documents.• Prepare and submit detailed demand packages to insurance carriers.• Conduct settlement negotiations to resolve cases effectively prior to litigation.• Identify cases requiring escalation to litigation and oversee a seamless transition.• Maintain consistent communication with clients and internal teams to ensure case updates.• Collaborate with support staff to optimize case outcomes and efficiency.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Admin Assistant

San Jose, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Description<ul><li>Support all purchase requests/orders and manage recurring contracts</li><li>Set up meetings, submit expense reports and manage office expenses</li><li>Onboard new team members, order office supplies and equipment, track inventory, and handle space planning </li><li>Plan, coordinate and communicate employee events</li><li>Apply your creativity to special projects</li><li>1 or more years of experience handling phone calls and high-volume emails</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)</li><li>Microsoft Excel experience</li><li>Highly organized</li><li>Great understanding of basic office equipment and protocols</li><li>Must be presentable and polished at all times</li><li>Handle stressful or difficult situations in a calm and composed manner</li><li>Strong familiarity with system administration</li><li>Microsoft Office suite software experience</li></ul> Key Qualifications<ul><li>High energy. We're a fun group. We work with fun people!</li><li>Detail-oriented. You are organized know that details matter.</li><li>Articulate. You are great at communicating, both spoken and written.</li><li>Speedy. You work well under pressure, anticipate changes, and react.</li><li>Personal. You “get” people and know how to adapt your style to get what you need.</li><li>Independent. Once settled in a role, you don't need to be told what to do — you know!</li><li>Creative. You are resourceful. You find ways around problems. You like to learn.</li></ul>
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z