<p>An established IP Law Firm is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant for their San Jose branch. The ideal candidate will manage and coordinate work tasks throughout the department and serve as the first point of contact for clients and staff. Applicants should have the ability to work in-office, 5 days per week</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare memos, reports, presentations, and other documents; responsible for drafting and editing correspondence </p><p>• Schedule appointments, meetings, events, and manage calendars; coordinate meeting logistics and catering </p><p>• Answer phones, take and relay messages </p><p>• Coordinate and schedule travel </p><p>• Prepare and submit expense reports and reconcile credit card transactions </p><p>• Assist with submitting conflict checks and opening new matters </p><p>• Enter time charges </p><p>• Assist with onboarding tasks for new hires </p><p>• Maintain files (both physical and electronic) and ensure that client related documents and correspondence are saved in the firm's document management repository </p><p>• Actively contribute to team meetings and other team related activities </p><p>• Assist with various ad-hoc tasks such as: manage inbound and outbound mail, order office supplies, liaise with building management for facility related issues </p><p>• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned </p>
<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.</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>Well-known corporation seeking an experienced Corporate/Securities Paralegal to support their in-house legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-visibility corporate governance and securities matters within a reputable, established organization. The Paralegal is required to go on-site in San Ramon 1 day per week. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and assist with SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K</li><li>Manage Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5)</li><li>Support board and committee governance, including drafting meeting minutes, resolutions, and board books</li><li>Maintain corporate records, entity management, and compliance calendars</li><li>Assist with special projects, research, and corporate transactions as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Paralegal to join a workers’ compensation law firm based in Oakland, California. This 3-4 month contract position offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating closely with attorneys to manage applicant-side workers’ compensation cases. The role emphasizes effective case management, attentive client communication, and timely coordination with all involved parties.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, handling frequent calls and providing case updates </li><li>Manage case progress by reaching out to defense attorneys, claims adjusters, and other parties to ensure timely communication and resolution.</li><li>Track case milestones and maintain organized case files.</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys to ensure smooth workflow and timely responses.</li><li>Provide empathetic and professional client support throughout the case lifecycle.</li><li>Act as the primary liaison between clients, attorneys, and insurance carriers.</li><li>Manage case timelines and ensure all deadlines are met.</li></ul>
<p>Join a respected law firm as a Litigation Secretary supporting attorneys in general civil litigation matters. This hybrid role offers flexibility with two days on-site in our clients Oakland, CA office and the remainder remote.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, format, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence in state and federal courts.</li><li>Manage case calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and client meetings, ensuring all deadlines are met.</li><li>Coordinate e-filing and service of documents through court systems and third-party vendors.</li><li>Maintain organized case files (electronic and physical) and assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and witness lists.</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel on behalf of attorneys.</li><li>Handle billing entries, expense reports, and assist with timekeeping for accurate client invoicing.</li><li>Support attorneys with administrative tasks such as travel arrangements, transcription, and document revisions.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join our team in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of patent processes and procedures, including U.S. filings, international coordination, and client communications. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and organizational skills are key.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file U.S. patent applications, amendments, appeals, and maintenance fees, ensuring compliance with all required protocols.<br>• Coordinate international patent prosecution activities, including liaising with foreign counsel and managing annuity payments.<br>• Manage docketing and calendaring tasks to track deadlines and maintain accurate records.<br>• Compile and deliver detailed status reports to clients, providing clear updates on case progress.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients to address inquiries and ensure smooth handling of patent matters.<br>• Support billing activities by reviewing and processing invoices related to prosecution tasks.<br>• Utilize case management software to organize and maintain documentation efficiently.<br>• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, and civil litigation tasks as needed.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
<p>Growing boutique firm is seeking a paralegal to join their team. This role is key to our operations in the litigation industry, and involves tasks such as preparing and submitting filings, managing case schedules, maintaining case files, assisting with legal and factual research, and much more. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist attorneys with comprehensive legal and factual research, including the preparation of case timelines and the analysis and synthesis of facts.</p><p>• Organize and manage case files, client information, and records to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval.</p><p>• Prepare and submit filings to State and Federal Courts and arbitration tribunals, adhering to all relevant guidelines and procedures.</p><p>• Provide support in all aspects of litigation, from investigations and discovery to trial preparation, including the creation and maintenance of document databases and logs, document production, and on-site trial support.</p><p>• Facilitate effective case management by maintaining organized schedules and providing timely reminders of hearings, appointments, and deadlines.</p><p>• Help in the preparation of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, correspondence, spreadsheets, and declarations.</p><p>• Ensure accurate formatting, proofreading, cite-checking, and blue-book documentation.</p><p>• Record time in line with ABA litigation guidelines, ensuring all case-related administrative and billable duties are performed.</p><p>• Utilize skills in e-filing and e-service across multiple jurisdictions, using online file and serve portals such as PACER, CM/ECF, and File & ServeXpress.B</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and file legal documents and pleadings using electronic filing systems for state and federal courts.</p><p>• Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate court appearances to ensure all schedules are maintained.</p><p>• Organize and maintain both physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials and correspondence.</p><p>• Draft, proofread, and edit legal correspondence such as memos, letters, and other official documents.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and court personnel to handle procedural requirements and case updates.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, witness lists, and creating trial binders.</p><p>• Schedule meetings, depositions, conference calls, and oversee travel arrangements whenever necessary.</p><p>• Respond promptly to attorney and client requests, ensuring workflows are managed efficiently to meet deadlines.</p>
<p>A boutique litigation law firm on the Peninsula is seeking a File Clerk to join its team on an open-ended contract basis. This is a fully onsite role in Burlingame and is well-suited for an early-career legal professional looking to build hands-on experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The File Clerk will work closely with a longstanding litigation secretary to maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date case files. The ideal candidate is a quick learner with at least one year of law firm experience and a foundational understanding of litigation documents (e.g., pleadings, motions, discovery).</p><p><br></p><p>The firm’s preference is for a 20-hour/week schedule, with the option of shorter hours across five days or longer hours condensed into fewer days. However, for the right candidate, the firm is open to expanding the role to 30–40 hours per week, which would include additional responsibilities outlined below.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Organize, maintain, and update physical and electronic case files</p><p>• Scan, print, label, and sort case documents</p><p>• Ensure documents are routed, indexed, and stored accurately</p><p>• Retrieve files and documents for attorneys and staff</p><p>• Provide general administrative support to the litigation team</p><p>• Support daily office operations as assigned</p><p> </p><p><strong>Expanded Responsibilities <em>(for candidates able to commit to 30–40 hours/week)</em></strong></p><p>• Transport file boxes via dolly to an offsite basement-level storage facility a few blocks away (requires lifting and navigating steep stairs)</p><p>• Locate, retrieve, and return stored files based on requests from attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries</p><p>• Handle outgoing mail, including operating the firm’s postage machine and delivering mail to the post office across the street (certified mail, return receipts, etc.)</p>
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our boutique estate planning and trust administration practice in Los Altos, California. This position requires a motivated and meticulous individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses expertise in all aspects of trust and estate administration. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, fiduciaries, and support staff, managing complex cases and meeting deadlines with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Organize and analyze asset information to support trust and estate administration processes.<br>• Assist in appraising and valuing assets, including strategies for asset allocation and subtrust funding.<br>• Prepare inventories, asset allocation agreements, and transfer documents for trust and estate matters.<br>• Draft and file court pleadings such as Probate petitions, Spousal Property petitions, and Trust Reformation petitions.<br>• Manage court filings, eFilings, discovery processes, and service of legal documents.<br>• Research and prepare deeds and supporting documents for real property transfers, including grant deeds and quitclaim deeds.<br>• Create fiduciary reports and accountings to ensure compliance and accuracy.<br>• Review and prepare Estate and Gift Tax returns with attention to detail.<br>• Maintain organized physical and electronic client files for seamless access and management.
