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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle electronic filing (e-filing) with courts, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.<br>• Manage manual calendaring tasks, including tracking deadlines and scheduling court appearances.<br>• Conduct conflict checks to ensure compliance and avoid scheduling conflicts.<br>• Prepare and format legal documents, including tables of authorities (TOAs) and tables of contents (TOCs).<br>• Collaborate with attorneys to facilitate smooth litigation processes and provide administrative support.<br>• Maintain accurate records of legal proceedings and filings.<br>• Coordinate trial preparation tasks when required, supporting attorneys with necessary documentation and logistics.<br>• Communicate effectively with court personnel and other legal professionals to resolve filing issues.<br>• Assist with dictation tasks and transcription as needed.
<p>We are looking for a highly organized Legal Secretary to support attorneys handling complex business litigation in San Jose, California. This role requires someone who can manage court-related documentation with precision, maintain critical deadlines, and coordinate smoothly across multiple legal matters in both federal and state courts. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain accurate and responsive in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents for matters in federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with applicable procedural and court-specific rules.</p><p>• Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing deadlines, trials, and other case milestones, and proactively communicate upcoming commitments.</p><p>• Submit documents through electronic filing platforms and court systems, including services commonly used for litigation support and court submissions.</p><p>• Support litigation workflow by organizing case materials, managing transcripts, and maintaining orderly electronic and physical records.</p><p>• Coordinate attorney dictation, correspondence, and document revisions while producing high-quality work product under tight timelines.</p><p>• Assist with trial preparation by assembling binders, exhibits, briefs, and supporting materials needed for hearings and courtroom proceedings.</p><p>• Use legal research and practice support tools to help attorneys access case information, filings, and related litigation documents.</p><p>• Work across multiple active matters at once, prioritizing urgent requests and adjusting quickly to shifting deadlines and attorney needs.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and format legal documents in compliance with local court rules.</p><p>• Submit filings electronically and physically to the appropriate courts.</p><p>• Maintain and update case and trial lists on a regular basis.</p><p>• Coordinate trial preparation tasks, including creating binders, indices, and exhibits.</p><p>• Schedule meetings, depositions, and conference rooms, ensuring all technological needs are arranged.</p><p>• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel.</p><p>• Process invoices and ensure timely submission to the accounting department.</p><p>• Manage calendars by recording events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook, while calculating and monitoring legal deadlines.</p><p>• Keep files organized and up to date in electronic formats, adhering to firm policies.</p><p>• Assist with general office tasks such as sorting mail, maintaining common areas, and ordering supplies.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a seasoned legal secretary with litigation experience for a contract‑to‑hire role based in San Jose. This position supports attorneys handling complex matters in state and federal court and offers a bonus hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, and comfortable supporting multiple attorneys in a fast‑paced litigation environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>• 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in state and federal court litigation matters</p><p>• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and formatting requirements, including motion and trial filings</p><p>• Extensive experience with calendaring, deadline tracking, and electronic filing systems such as ECF, PACER, OneLegal, First Legal, or similar platforms</p><p>• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint</p><p>• Experience using litigation support tools including Law Toolbox, Lexis, transcript management software, and electronic discovery databases</p><p>• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines</p><p>• Strong written and verbal communication skills</p><p>• Comfortable working in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven setting</p>
<p>We are looking for a dependable Legal Secretary to provide support to a reputable law firm in Walnut Creek, California. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented candidate who can step in where needed, maintain momentum for attorneys and support staff, and adjust quickly to differing work styles and priorities. The position calls for strong legal administrative experience, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach in a congenial law firm environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide floating legal secretarial coverage for attorneys and practice teams by stepping in during absences and assisting with high-volume assignments across multiple legal areas.</p><p>• Prepare, format, revise, and finalize a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, discovery materials, correspondence, and other case-related filings.</p><p>• Coordinate court filings in state and federal venues, including electronic submissions and traditional filing methods, while ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Manage calendars, track critical dates, and support scheduling needs for matters, meetings, hearings, and other time-sensitive activities.</p><p>• Transcribe, edit, and organize dictated or drafted content into well-prepared legal documents and communications.</p><p>• Create, combine, and update PDF files and maintain accurate electronic records within the firm’s document management systems.</p><p>• Work closely with attorneys and legal support staff to deliver overflow assistance and maintain seamless coverage across practice groups.</p><p>• Adapt to varying attorney preferences, shifting priorities, and daily workload changes while maintaining consistency and high-quality service.</p>
<p>A well-established nonprofit legal advocacy organization based in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Litigation Legal Secretary to join their legal team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role supports attorneys engaged in complex litigation, appellate matters, and policy-related legal work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. This is a senior-level litigation support role focused on independently managing filings, calendaring, and procedural compliance across complex matters in state, federal, and appellate courts. The team is seeking a highly organized professional who can operate with a high level of autonomy, accurately manage competing deadlines, and support a collaborative group of attorneys in a lean environment. This position is based in San Francisco and will require onsite presence 5 days/week for the first 90 days, with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) thereafter.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and execute state, federal, and appellate court filings, including preparation of shell documents, exhibits, and supporting materials </li><li>Independently research court rules and procedures (FRCP, FRAP, CCP, and local rules) to ensure all filings are compliant </li><li>Perform advanced document formatting in Microsoft Word, including generating TOC/TOAs and applying styles </li><li>Manually calculate and calendar litigation, appellate, and discovery deadlines across multiple jurisdictions </li><li>Monitor dockets and proactively track deadlines triggered by filings, court orders, and scheduling updates </li><li>Prepare and coordinate service of process, chambers copies, and filings with external vendors as needed </li><li>Maintain and organize case files, pleadings, and litigation materials in accordance with internal protocols </li><li>Support administrative and case management functions, including conflict checks, tracking case costs, and maintaining internal databases </li><li>Assist with preparation of binders and materials for hearings, internal reviews, and case strategy discussions </li><li>Support policy-related legal work, including formatting and submission of agency comments and FOIA-related materials </li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and internal teams to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of deliverables </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Required qualifications: </p><p>• 2++ years of civil litigation support experience as a legal secretary;</p><p>• 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;</p><p>• Software skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and electronic document management systems (e.g., IManage); and</p><p>• High attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skill set, and great word processing, editing and proofreading skills.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p>
<p>San Francisco law firm looking for Litigation Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary with at least 3-5 years of experience to join a thriving legal practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> · Provide secretarial support to litigation attorneys.</p><p> · Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and discovery materials. </p><p> · Manage and organize case files. </p><p> · Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, court appearances, and deadlines, and make necessary arrangements.</p><p> · Electronic filing (e-filing) procedures in state and federal courts.</p><p> · Perform other administrative to support the team. </p><p><br></p>
<p>Established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys handling federal and state court business litigation matters. This hybrid role is based in San Jose, California, and requires a highly organized professional with strong litigation support experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level legal administrative support to attorneys in federal and state court business litigation matters</li><li>Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and trial filings</li><li>Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and other key dates</li><li>Handle electronic filing in federal and state courts using systems such as ECF, PACER, First Legal, OneLegal, and similar platforms</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable court rules, filing procedures, and formatting requirements</li><li>Coordinate transcripts, exhibits, and litigation support materials</li><li>Assist with document management, discovery, and case-related administrative tasks</li><li>Communicate effectively with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and outside vendors</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in California. This contract-to-hire position is well suited for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage litigation support tasks with accuracy, urgency, and strong organizational skills. The role requires someone who is confident handling court filings, maintaining critical deadlines, and preparing legal documents in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site role for the first 30 days, and will transition to a hybrid scheduled, depending on performance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and submit electronic court filings in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with jurisdictional rules and formatting standards.</li><li>Maintain attorneys’ schedules through careful manual calendaring of hearings, filings, deadlines, and other case-related events.</li><li>Conduct conflict checks and help verify that new matters are cleared according to firm procedures before work begins.</li><li>Create, revise, and finalize tables of authorities and tables of contents for legal filings and other formal documents.</li><li>Support the drafting, editing, formatting, and proofreading of litigation materials to ensure accuracy and quality.</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys and legal staff to keep case files organized and help track important procedural deadlines.</li><li>Assist with general administrative and secretarial duties that contribute to the efficient operation of the legal team </li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Transactional Legal Secretary to support our client's team in Oakland, California. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for someone who excels in high-volume document coordination, strong formatting, and administrative support within real estate, construction, and lease-related matters. The role is well suited to someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy under pressure, and provide dependable assistance to attorneys handling paper-intensive transactions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, revise, and finalize large volumes of transactional legal documents with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and presentation.</li><li>Support real estate and related closing activities by coordinating document printing, signature routing, scanning, and compilation of complete closing materials.</li><li>Format attorney-produced drafts using advanced Microsoft Word features, including firm-style macros, to ensure documents meet required standards.</li><li>Organize, save, and retrieve files in iManage while maintaining orderly electronic and physical records for active matters.</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate attorney appointments and deadlines through Outlook and related administrative tools.</li><li>Assemble transaction binders or similar matter materials by reviewing source documents, selecting relevant content, and arranging information in a logical format.</li><li>Assist with conflict check processes when needed and provide general administrative support to attorneys across a high-volume transactional practice.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and internal word processing resources to refine complex documents and keep deliverables on track.</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.</p><p>• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.</p><p>• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.</p><p>• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.</p><p>• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.</p><p>• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.</p><p>• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.</p><p>• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support attorneys for a growing law firm in Oakland, California. This role involves handling a variety of administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with court procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation to facilitate seamless legal operations. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive under deadlines. This firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, revise, and proofread legal and non-legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, and presentations.</p><p>• Format court filings in compliance with local, state, and federal rules, and prepare tables of authorities and contents using specialized software.</p><p>• File legal documents with courts and administrative bodies, including managing electronic submissions as required.</p><p>• Coordinate service of subpoenas and pleadings, ensuring timely delivery and proper procedures.</p><p>• Organize case files, binders, and other legal materials in collaboration with the Records Department.</p><p>• Schedule and manage meetings, teleconferences, travel arrangements, and firm-wide calendars.</p><p>• Track and manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.</p><p>• Input attorneys’ billable hours and facilitate timely review of billing statements.</p><p>• Proofread documents for grammar, formatting, and compliance errors, ensuring high-quality outputs.</p><p>• Provide backup support during absences and assist attorneys with business development initiatives.</p>
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. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Prepare and update various legal documents such as subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, appeals, and motions.<br>• Utilize legal database software like LexisNexis for research and case management purposes.<br>• Manage attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, hearings, depositions, and meetings.<br>• Properly file all legal documents with the courts and ensure their accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Assist with trial preparation tasks such as organizing exhibits, assisting with the jury selection process, and taking courtroom notes.<br>• Maintain and manage client files; retrieve documents as requested by attorneys.<br>• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence ensuring all documents are accurate.<br>• Liaise with clients, opposing council, court personnel, and others to facilitate matter progress.<br>• Perform regular administrative duties such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and data entry.<br>• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software for documentation and management system tasks.
We are looking for a dependable Office Services Associate to support essential workplace operations for a client team in Redwood City, California. This Contract position focuses on delivering high-quality back-office assistance across document handling, mail distribution, and front-of-house service needs. The ideal candidate will help maintain smooth daily workflows in both physical and digital office environments while providing responsive support across multiple service areas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and interoffice deliveries to keep distribution timely and accurate.<br>• Operate scanning, copying, and reprographics equipment to produce, digitize, and organize business documents with attention to detail.<br>• Provide document support services by preparing files, handling print requests, and maintaining orderly records in both paper and electronic formats.<br>• Answer and direct calls on a multi-line phone system in a detail-oriented manner while assisting with general front-desk or reception-related needs.<br>• Support meeting and hospitality functions by helping prepare shared spaces and coordinating basic office service requests.<br>• Assist with audio/visual setup for meetings and presentations to ensure rooms are ready for use.<br>• Monitor office service areas and equipment, reporting issues and helping maintain a clean, efficient workspace.<br>• Contribute to additional administrative or operational service tasks as needed to support daily client and team requirements.
<p>A San Francisco–based law firm is seeking a professional and client-focused Legal Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for attorneys, clients, and visitors. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone who excels in a fast-paced, detail-oriented legal environment and takes pride in providing exceptional front-desk and administrative support. The Legal Receptionist will manage daily reception operations, maintain a welcoming office atmosphere, and support attorneys and legal staff with light administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner</li><li>Answer and route incoming phone calls, take accurate messages, and manage voicemail systems</li><li>Maintain lobby, conference rooms, and reception areas to ensure a polished and organized office environment</li><li>Coordinate conference room scheduling and assist with meeting setup as needed</li><li>Receive, sort, and distribute mail and courier deliveries</li><li>Assist with basic administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, scanning, and document preparation</li><li>Support attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants with ad hoc administrative requests</li><li>Monitor office supplies and coordinate restocking as needed</li><li>Ensure compliance with firm confidentiality and professionalism standards</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half client is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support daily procurement and administrative activities for a manufacturing client in Hayward, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working onsite, and confident managing purchasing records, vendor communication, and reporting tasks. The right candidate will help keep ordering processes accurate and on schedule while providing strong administrative support to the purchasing function.</p><p><br></p><p>Purchasing Assistant Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter purchasing details into Excel spreadsheets and maintain accurate procurement records.</p><p>• Create, update, and track purchase orders to support timely ordering activity.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to confirm order status, resolve delays, and gather needed updates.</p><p>• Monitor invoices and match purchasing information to ensure documentation remains organized and current.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain reports related to purchasing activity, order progress, and vendor performance.</p><p>• Request pricing, raw material samples, and packaging samples from suppliers as needed.</p><p>• Support day-to-day administrative coordination through email, phone communication, and document management.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this Purchasing Assistant position, please submit your resume today.</p>
<p><strong>Description:</strong></p><p>We’re hiring an Accounting Assistant to join a fast-paced onsite team in San Francisco on a contract basis, with potential to convert. This role supports AR, AP, and general administrative functions in a deadline-driven environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and communicate effectively across teams.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and code invoices accurately and on time</li><li>Support AR by posting payments, updating records, and applying adjustments</li><li>Assist with AP by entering invoices and verifying documentation</li><li>Prepare recurring reports for monthly and operational needs</li><li>Maintain vendor records and assist with onboarding new vendors</li><li>Respond to internal and external inquiries related to payments and accounts</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the accounting team</li><li>Help organize documentation, agreements, and filing systems</li><li>Assist with ad hoc projects as needed</li></ul>