41 results for Paralegal in Novato, CA

Paralegal

Oakland, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Plaintiff firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their litigation team in Oakland, California. This role focuses on supporting personal injury cases and offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under deadlines in a fast-paced legal setting. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit. Responsibilities:• Draft and proofread legal documents such as discovery requests, motions, memoranda, and correspondence.• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring deadlines are calendared and court appearances are scheduled accurately.• Prepare materials for motions and trials, including exhibits and evidence.• Review and analyze case files, medical records, and other pertinent documents.• Serve as a point of contact for clients, expert witnesses, and other key parties.• Ensure all filings and processes comply with local, state, and federal court rules.• Coordinate attorney schedules and assist in managing daily workflows.• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.• Utilize case management software to track and manage case progress effectively.
2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Oakland, CA
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join a reputable California law firm in Oakland, California. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys to provide comprehensive litigation support, ensuring cases are managed effectively from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to handling complex legal matters. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement package, and paid time off. Responsibilities:• Collaborate with attorneys to manage case progress from initiation through trial, settlement, and post-resolution stages.• Draft, review, and refine legal documents, including briefs, and ensure accuracy through cite-checking.• Conduct document reviews and utilize e-discovery tools to prepare production sets and perform detailed searches.• Oversee and manage document production processes, ensuring completeness and compliance.• Support deposition and hearing preparations by organizing exhibits and crafting witness outlines.• Perform litigation-specific tasks such as Bates stamping, hyperlinking PDFs, and maintaining accurate calendars for deadlines.• Research and draft subpoenas while coordinating service and follow-up activities.• Obtain case-related documents from third parties and communicate effectively with vendors for litigation support services.• Monitor pending legal decisions, conduct thorough research, and assist in database management using tools like Concordance.• Maintain accurate and timely billable hour entries while ensuring reliable attendance and adapting to remote work requirements when necessary.
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a diligent Paralegal to join our legal team located in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting attorneys with various aspects of family law cases, conducting legal research, and ensuring the efficient management of client files. This role will also require you to prepare legal documents, schedule meetings, and perform administrative tasks. Responsibilities:• Assist in the management of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and spousal support cases• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and affidavits• Schedule and manage client meetings and court appearances• Effectively communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including the organization of exhibits and witness lists• Attend court hearings and provide assistance to attorneys during proceedings• Perform various administrative tasks such as filing and data entry• Utilize legal case management software for case tracking and management.• Maintain and organize client files and case documents in an efficient manner
2026-02-09T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Emeryville, CA
remote
Permanent
75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Bay Area law firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Litigation Paralegal to join their team in California. This position focuses on insurance coverage litigation and involves working remotely with a dynamic group of professionals. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys through all stages of litigation while ensuring efficiency and organization in complex cases. Responsibilities:• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys during all phases of insurance coverage litigation, including research, drafting pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.• Maintain and organize case files, exhibits, and litigation schedules to ensure smooth case management.• Draft, review, and edit legal documents such as correspondence, motions, and pleadings.• Facilitate communication with clients, witnesses, experts, and court personnel to coordinate case activities.• Conduct in-depth legal research and summarize findings to assist attorneys in case strategy.• Manage electronic discovery processes and maintain digital records efficiently.• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing of court documents.• Collaborate with the legal team to prepare trial exhibits and presentations.• Stay updated on court filing requirements and legal procedures to ensure compliance.
2026-02-23T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Oakland, CA
onsite
Permanent
79000 - 103000 USD / Yearly
Established plaintiff firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their dynamic team in Oakland, California. As part of a plaintiff-focused personal injury firm, you will play a critical role in supporting attorneys and advocating for clients seeking justice. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in people's lives while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit. Responsibilities:• Assist attorneys in all stages of personal injury cases, from initial intake to resolution.• Draft, review, and file legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence.• Maintain regular communication with clients, medical providers, and insurance companies.• Organize case files, track deadlines, and manage calendars to ensure timely progress.• Prepare discovery responses, settlement documents, and trial-related materials.• Conduct administrative tasks such as document management and data entry.• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with clients and stakeholders.• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure streamlined case management and effective support.
2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Rafael, CA
onsite
Permanent
62400 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team in San Rafael, California. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in plaintiff-side personal injury cases, managing them from initial intake through settlement. This role requires a strong understanding of California personal injury law, insurance negotiations, and pre-litigation processes. Responsibilities: • Handle plaintiff-side personal injury cases, overseeing the process from intake to settlement. • Prepare detailed demand packages and coordinate the retrieval and review of medical records. • Negotiate with insurance companies to achieve favorable resolutions for clients. • Resolve liens and ensure compliance with California-specific personal injury procedures. • Maintain organized case files using case management software. • Conduct discovery tasks and assist with trial preparation as needed. • Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to ensure seamless case progression. • Provide regular updates to clients regarding case status and developments.
2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A well-established law firm specializing in Real Estate/Landlord-Tenant is seeking a motivated and experienced Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This is a full-time, hybrid or remote flexible opportunity where you'll play a vital role in assisting attorneys with all stages of litigation while working alongside seasoned legal professionals. Responsibilities• Conducting legal fact finding and basic legal research as needed• Draft legal documents• Assisting in managing cases, ensuring all details are handled in a timely manner• Organizing pleadings and filing them electronically• Coordinating and scheduling calendars to ensure all important dates and deadlines are accounted for• Assisting attorneys in trial preparation to ensure all necessary documents and information are in order• Maintaining case files, ensuring they are up to date and easily accessible• Responding to ad-hoc requests and completing them as necessary
2026-02-09T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Pleasanton, CA
onsite
Temporary
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
A well-known and reputable retail company is seeking an experienced Contract In-House Litigation Paralegal to support a high-volume employment and litigation function during a temporary leave. This role is critical to maintaining subpoena compliance, managing legal intake, and ensuring accurate tracking and coordination across internal stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, in-house legal environment and is comfortable handling large volumes of sensitive employment-related requests. This role will be contract, with potential for hire if a good fit on both ends. Candidates must be willing to work on-site in Pleasanton. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage a centralized subpoena and legal request inbox, triaging and routing matters to appropriate internal teams</li><li>Track and coordinate 1,000+ employment-related subpoenas, garnishments, and personnel record requests annually</li><li>Maintain and update legal trackers to ensure deadlines, responses, and compliance obligations are met</li><li>Coordinate with internal legal, HR, payroll, and outside counsel as needed</li><li>Support document execution workflows using DocuSign</li><li>Ensure accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and audit readiness</li><li>Assist with general litigation support and administrative legal tasks as required</li></ul>
2026-02-10T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Redwood City, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our litigation team. This role focuses on supporting complex litigation cases, requiring someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is skilled at managing multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at collaborating with attorneys and senior paralegals to ensure the efficient progression of legal matters. Responsibilities:• Assist litigation teams in managing cases through all stages, from initial filings to trial.• Review, cite-check, and prepare legal documents for court submissions.• Handle electronic filing and service of legal documents while ensuring compliance with court procedures.• Organize and maintain case files, including deposition indexes and production databases.• Support document production efforts and update databases with relevant case information.• Coordinate trial preparations and provide on-site support during proceedings.• Collaborate closely with senior paralegals and attorneys to ensure seamless case management.• Work overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support litigation demands.
2026-02-06T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Emeryville, CA
remote
Temporary
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
A well-established, carrier-side insurance litigation and coverage firm is seeking a contract-to-hire Remote Litigation Paralegal to join its collaborative team. This is a newly created position due to growth—offering the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys in a firm that values long-term relationships and flexibility.This role is ideal for a litigation paralegal with insurance coverage experience who thrives in a substantive, research-driven environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support attorneys in insurance coverage matters</li><li>Conduct legal research and draft memoranda</li><li>Manage written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests</li><li>Analyze insurance claim files and policies</li><li>Assist with document review and production</li><li>Prepare case materials for hearings, depositions, and trial</li><li>Support billing functions in Clio and maintain organized case files</li></ul>
2026-02-24T00:00:00Z

Paralegal / Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting a Paralegal for a premier plaintiff-side personal injury litigation law firm in San Francisco’s Financial District (near BART/MUNI/ferries). The Paralegal plays a pivotal role in assisting the attorneys with case management and court filings, calendaring for the litigation docket, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery. A good candidate is organized, diligent, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about helping individual and family clients achieve justice and full recovery. Principle responsibilities:• Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email;• Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading, and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, demand letters, mediation briefs, and other legal documents;• Prepare and serve discovery;• File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts;• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar;• Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records, including medical billing;• Create and maintain digital case files for each client;• Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail; and• Take initiative to manage law firm marketing efforts. Desired qualifications:• 3+ years litigation legal assistance experience, with some plaintiffs’ PI law experience;• College degree, and preferably a Paralegal Certificate;• Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF / PACER) e-filing platforms and service processers (OneLegal), local court rules, and calendaring deadlines;• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor;• Good writing (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills;• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects; and• Solid word processing experience (MS Office Suite and Adobe) and database software proficiency (Dropbox and Filevine are a plus). This is a terrific direct-hire opportunity with a collaborative and very easygoing boutique law firm. Our client is offering a base salary range of $70,000 – 90,000/year, depending on experience, for a regular 35-hour workweek (7-hour workday). Some overtime available, but it’s not common. There is bonus compensation and employment benefits including medical insurance plan coverage, 401k Plan, 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO), and paid firm holidays. The attorneys are flexible about occasionally changing schedule to attend to personal appointments. For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Mgr. - Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-03-03T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are eager to welcome a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to our trial team located in San Francisco, California. This role is essential within our industry and will involve a variety of tasks related to legal support and administration. Responsibilities: • Assisting in the preparation of court filings, including briefs, declarations, exhibits, and proofs of service• Drafting various legal documents such as pleadings and discovery responses• Ensuring all legal deadlines and dates are accurately calendared and met• Conducting comprehensive legal research and assisting with document review• Communicating effectively with clients, court personnel, and vendors• Organizing and maintaining both electronic and hard-copy case files• Providing crucial support during legal proceedings such as depositions, trials, arbitrations and mediations• Managing hearing, deposition, and trial binders for attorneys• Utilizing various legal discovery and filing platforms such as Pacer, OneLegal, Relativity, Disco• Assisting with additional administrative tasks and special projects as required• Editing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents to meet firm and legal style requirements.
2026-02-06T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will ensure the effective administration of health and welfare plans, focusing on third-party liability and subrogation claims. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with strong decision-making and negotiation skills, capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional service. Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough due diligence to manage all aspects of third-party liability and subrogation claims. • Initiate and maintain communication with members, dependents, attorneys, employers, and insurance carriers. • Pursue and recover subrogation claims efficiently, negotiating settlements with carriers, attorneys, and other parties. • Oversee the collection and repayment of liens, subrogation, and other overpaid benefits. • Ensure compliance with administrative, operational, and regulatory procedures for welfare plan administration. • Supervise and provide training to support staff and direct reports to maintain productivity and service standards. • Address additional health and welfare benefits administration tasks to achieve quality and member satisfaction. • Collaborate with senior management on assigned projects to meet organizational goals.
2026-02-23T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and ensure the efficient operation of legal cases and firm processes. This role requires a proactive individual who excels in managing legal documentation, scheduling, correspondence, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of litigation procedures. Responsibilities: • Open and close legal cases by obtaining necessary contracts, authorizations, and case details, and ensure proper documentation is circulated. • Draft, prepare, and send legal correspondence, including communications with clients and other relevant parties. • Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys and manage incoming mail and service documents appropriately. • Order and organize investigation reports and medical records for case files. • Transcribe dictation promptly and maintain attorney calendars for appointments, depositions, and court schedules. • Create, maintain, and organize both physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documents are saved and routed correctly. • Prepare and file complaints, motions, and other pleadings in state and federal courts, adhering to deadlines and filing requirements. • Schedule court appearances, depositions, and client meetings, arranging for interpreters or videographers when necessary. • Assist in trial preparation by organizing trial binders, exhibits, and other materials, and coordinating expert witnesses and jury instructions. • Manage discovery processes, ensuring timely receipt and distribution to attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
2026-02-21T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Legal Assistant to join our team in San Francisco, California. Duties: <ul><li>Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials. </li><li>TOCs and TOAs</li><li>Electronic and paper filing </li><li>Prepare binders and document production </li><li>Provide administrative assistance on complex litigation processes and deadlines</li><li>Support attorneys with time management tasks, time entry and billing coordination </li></ul>
2026-02-19T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Burlingame, CA
onsite
Temporary
27.7115 - 34 USD / Hourly
A well-established, statewide professional association is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its Legal Department on a temporary basis while a permanent search is underway. This is a fully onsite opportunity in Burlingame and is best suited for a candidate who can step in quickly and work independently in a deadline-driven legal environment. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation support experience, including state and federal e-filing, calendaring, and familiarity with administrative agency procedures. Experience with PERB filings is highly preferred. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Supporting attorneys with drafting and formatting pleadings, correspondence, and legal memoranda for review</li><li>Filing documents in state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies</li><li>Tracking litigation and agency deadlines and maintaining attorney calendars</li><li>Conducting routine legal research related to court and agency rules</li><li>Managing electronic and paper case files</li><li>Updating case management systems, entering time and expenses, and running reports</li><li>Communicating with courts, agencies, internal staff, and external contacts as needed</li><li>Providing administrative and clerical support for department programs and legal panels</li></ul>
2026-02-16T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Emeryville, CA
remote
Permanent
31200 - 52000 USD / Yearly
Congenial law firm is seeking a REMOTE part-time Legal Assistant to join their Bay Area team. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, with extensive experience in litigation support and a strong understanding of legal procedures. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing critical tasks efficiently. This role will ideally be 20-25 hours/week. The hourly range for this remote position would be $30-45/hr. Responsibilities:• Prepare and assemble motions, tables of contents, and tables of authorities with precision and accuracy.• Handle electronic court filings across various platforms while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.• Manage litigation calendars to track important deadlines and court dates effectively.• Coordinate and organize court filings to support attorneys in ongoing cases.• Maintain detailed documentation and records related to litigation processes.• Collaborate with attorneys and other legal staff to ensure seamless workflow and task completion.• Provide administrative support in civil litigation matters, including document formatting and proofreading.• Monitor and prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines and deliver high-quality work.• Adapt to changing workloads and take on additional hours when necessary.
2026-02-24T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team in Oakland, California. This role requires someone who excels in supporting litigation processes, managing schedules, and handling legal documentation with precision. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working collaboratively in a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities: • Handle electronic filing (e-filing) with courts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission. • Manage manual calendaring tasks, including tracking deadlines and scheduling court appearances. • Conduct conflict checks to ensure compliance and avoid scheduling conflicts. • Prepare and format legal documents, including tables of authorities (TOAs) and tables of contents (TOCs). • Collaborate with attorneys to facilitate smooth litigation processes and provide administrative support. • Maintain accurate records of legal proceedings and filings. • Coordinate trial preparation tasks when required, supporting attorneys with necessary documentation and logistics. • Communicate effectively with court personnel and other legal professionals to resolve filing issues. • Assist with dictation tasks and transcription as needed.
2026-02-26T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Emeryville, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
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. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit. Responsibilities:• Prepare, review, and file legal documents and pleadings using electronic filing systems for state and federal courts.• Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate court appearances to ensure all schedules are maintained.• Organize and maintain both physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials and correspondence.• Draft, proofread, and edit legal correspondence such as memos, letters, and other official documents.• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and court personnel to handle procedural requirements and case updates.• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, witness lists, and creating trial binders.• Schedule meetings, depositions, conference calls, and oversee travel arrangements whenever necessary.• Respond promptly to attorney and client requests, ensuring workflows are managed efficiently to meet deadlines.
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
onsite
Permanent
50000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled and highly organized Legal Secretary to join a dynamic plaintiff personal injury practice in Oakland, California. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal procedures, case management, and trial preparation, with a focus on supporting attorneys through efficient and detail-oriented administrative tasks. This role requires excellent multitasking skills and a proactive approach to managing case files from intake to trial. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date. • Handle intake processes and organize medical records for ongoing cases. • Prepare and file legal documents electronically, adhering to court deadlines and procedures. • Maintain and update calendars, scheduling hearings, deadlines, and client meetings. • Support discovery processes, including gathering information and drafting responses. • Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics. • Manage dictation and transcription tasks with precision and timeliness. • Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other legal professionals. • Utilize case management software to track deadlines and ensure compliance with California legal protocols.
2026-02-17T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Corte Madera, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting a Legal Secretary for the Marin office of our large law firm client. The Legal Secretary will assist 3-4 commercial litigation, labor & employment law, and public entity defense attorneys. A legal secretary with good experience managing civil litigation documents and court filings and who enjoys a diverse and interesting caseload. Required qualifications: • 2++ years of civil litigation support experience as a legal secretary;• Good knowledge of state, Federal, and administrative court rules and procedures for preparing pleadings (incl. some cite checking) and doing e-filings and service on the parties;• Software skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and electronic document management systems (e.g., IManage); and• High attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skill set, and great word processing, editing and proofreading skills. This is a direct-hire opportunity at a nice firm that ensures good work-life balance and cordial workplace culture. Our client offers a base salary of $75,000 - 100,000/yr., DOE, plus year-end discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits (incl. multiple medical/dental/vision insurance plans, 410k Plan with 3% Firm match, and good vacation & sick leave). 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!
2026-02-11T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Concord, CA
onsite
Temporary
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
A highly respected East Bay law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their team on a contract basis, with strong potential for contract-to-hire if a good fit on both ends. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with three senior attorneys at a firm known for its sophisticated civil litigation practice. About the FirmThis well-established boutique firm focuses on complex civil litigation, with core practice areas including:<ul><li>Business and commercial litigation</li><li>Construction law</li><li>Real estate disputes</li><li>Insurance defense</li><li>Professional liability</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>E-filing in California state and federal courts</li><li>Managing and maintaining litigation calendars (court deadlines, hearings, depositions)</li><li>Drafting, formatting, and proofreading pleadings and correspondence</li><li>Preparing and updating Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities (TOCs/TOAs)</li><li>Coordinating service of process and filings</li><li>Organizing and maintaining case files (electronic and physical)</li><li>Communicating with court personnel, clients, and opposing counsel as needed</li></ul>
2026-03-03T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Alameda, CA
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 91000 USD / Yearly
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. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Responsibilities:• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.
2026-02-12T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Emeryville, CA
remote
Temporary
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing carrier-side insurance litigation/coverage firm is seeking a highly organized contract-to-hire Part-Time Litigation Secretary (20 hours per week) to support its expanding caseload. This is an overflow support position driven by increased motion work and filings—not a traditional desk role—offering flexibility and long-term potential for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation professional who thrives in a detail-driven, fast-paced environment and enjoys motion-heavy work. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft, format, and finalize motions and supporting documents</li><li>Prepare Tables of Contents (TOCs) and Tables of Authorities (TOAs)</li><li>E-file in state and federal courts in compliance with court rules</li><li>Maintain and manage litigation calendaring (court deadlines, hearings, filings)</li><li>Provide general litigation support to attorneys</li><li>Assist with billing support (Clio) and document formatting (MS Office Suite)</li></ul>
2026-02-23T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are offering an opportunity for a Legal Secretary based in Oakland, California, United States. The role primarily involves preparing, updating, and managing legal documents and schedules, utilizing legal database software for research and case management, and providing administrative support to attorneys. Responsibilities: • Prepare and update various legal documents such as subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, appeals, and motions. • Utilize legal database software like LexisNexis for research and case management purposes. • Manage attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, hearings, depositions, and meetings. • Properly file all legal documents with the courts and ensure their accuracy and timeliness. • Assist with trial preparation tasks such as organizing exhibits, assisting with the jury selection process, and taking courtroom notes. • Maintain and manage client files; retrieve documents as requested by attorneys. • Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence ensuring all documents are accurate. • Liaise with clients, opposing council, court personnel, and others to facilitate matter progress. • Perform regular administrative duties such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and data entry. • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software for documentation and management system tasks.
2026-02-11T00:00:00Z