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48 results for Paralegal in Palo Alto, CA

Legal Assistant
  • San Mateo, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 105000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A reputable Bay Area law firm is in search of Litigation Legal Assistant based in our San Jose office. The role primarily involves providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and paralegals. The industry involved is legal, and the successful candidate will be expected to handle multiple functions such as document preparation, scheduling, client communication, and file management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Drafting, formatting, and editing various legal documents and administrative correspondence.</p><p>• Organizing and maintaining attorney calendars; scheduling conferences, meetings, court appearance dates, and discovery deadlines.</p><p>• Communicating effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties through phone, electronic communication, and written correspondence.</p><p>• Handling the creation, formatting, and filing of legal documents including Table of Contents and Table of Authorities in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.</p><p>• Processing and reviewing invoices.</p><p>• Assisting in the organization of exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.</p><p>• Promptly opening and closing matters in accordance with firm policies and procedures.</p><p>• Maintaining client and administrative files in line with firm policies and procedures.</p><p>• Providing backup support to assigned team members and performing other duties as assigned.</p><p>• Utilizing strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as proficiency in e-filing in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.</p>
  • 2025-08-27T23:53:43Z
Legal Assistant
  • Campbell, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team based in Campbell, California. In this role, you will be using your extensive legal knowledge to perform a variety of tasks, including the management of legal documents, client communication, and the use of case management software. This role operates within the legal industry and provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic workplace. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Utilize various legal software to manage client information and legal procedures.</p><p>• Manage the e-Filing of documents in state and federal courts.</p><p>• Maintain a clear understanding and application of civil procedures and litigation.</p><p>• Prepare legal documents, pleadings, and discovery.</p><p>• Use Case Management Software (CMS) and Clio to track deadlines and manage tasks.</p><p>• Maintain high attention to detail when dealing with client relations and claim administration.</p><p>• Exhibit effective communication skills in liaising with clients and team members.</p><p>• Handle billing functions and calendar management efficiently.</p><p>• Foster a positive environment through good interpersonal skills.</p>
  • 2025-08-28T02:24:11Z
Legal Assistant
  • San Mateo, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in San Jose, California. This role involves providing vital administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, primarily within the Intellectual Property litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will possess extensive litigation experience, particularly in Federal Court, and excel in managing case deadlines, preparing legal documents, and maintaining organized workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and organize client and administrative files, ensuring timely opening and closing of matters in compliance with firm policies.</p><p>• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit litigation documents, including administrative correspondence and court filings, with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Schedule and monitor court appearances, depositions, and discovery deadlines, ensuring all associated dates are accurately recorded in attorney calendars.</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation of exhibits, evidence, briefs, and trial binders for hearings, trials, and meetings.</p><p>• Manage incoming mail by scanning, filing, and calendaring important dates, while determining appropriate next steps.</p><p>• Provide administrative support such as arranging attorney travel, booking accommodations, and organizing development events.</p><p>• Oversee document profiling and management in compliance with practice group guidelines throughout the course of engagements.</p><p>• Assist attorneys with timekeeping, invoice processing, and monitoring receivables to ensure financial tasks are handled efficiently.</p><p>• Coordinate with court reporters and handle scheduling for hearings and depositions.</p><p>• Greet and assist clients and visitors, manage conference room reservations, and ensure technical needs are met.</p>
  • 2025-08-25T22:58:45Z
Legal Assistant
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 23.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>National immigration law firm has an immediate opening for an entry level Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will perform challenging, substantive legal work with a focus on preparing immigration applications. The firm provides comprehensive training and support to ensure your success, including ongoing workshops, legal practice meetings, and a client service team structure that facilitates mentoring from senior professionals. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in immigration law and the legal field. This Legal Assistant must be able to work on-site full-time in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate with office experience or have 1-2+ years of experience working in the legal field.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Organize and maintain legal documents detailing eligibility for visa classification.</li><li>Handle clerical tasks such as copying, printing, and scanning documents.</li><li>Create electronic and physical client files for efficient case management.</li><li>Track and monitor the status of immigration cases, ensuring timely updates.</li><li>Circulate incoming mail according to specified procedures.</li><li>Learn to analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing.</li><li>Draft specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits.</li><li>Interface with corporate representatives and foreign nationals.</li><li>Participate in legal practice meetings and alerts for updates on current events, advanced topics, and client relationship building skills.</li><li>Projects as assigned.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-10T17:04:35Z
Legal Assistant
  • Burlingame, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A Burlingame-based organization is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide high-level legal secretarial and administrative support to attorneys during a temporary 3-week coverage assignment. This role requires strong legal administrative skills, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and familiarity with court rules and administrative agency requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, and other documents for attorney review.</li><li>Conduct routine legal research and maintain knowledge of court and administrative agency rules.</li><li>File legal documents with courts and administrative agencies; track deadlines and maintain case calendars.</li><li>Maintain attorney case files (electronic and paper), appointment schedules, and litigation calendars.</li><li>Update case management records, enter time/expenses, and run reports as needed.</li><li>Screen calls, respond to routine inquiries, and act as a point of contact with attorneys, courts, agencies, and staff.</li><li>Provide administrative support for panels, workshops, and recruitment programs as assigned.</li><li>Perform general office support including proofreading, editing, formatting, and maintaining the law library.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-13T00:54:28Z
Transactions Analyst
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting a Transactions Analyst, or corporate paralegal, for a highly successful public finance law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area (remote work is OK). The Transactions Analyst is responsible for assisting in the drafting and preparation of bond prospectuses (official statements), bond indentures, loan agreements, bond purchase agreements and legal opinions. This is a fantastic telecommute (or, if desired, hybrid or in-office) opportunity for a corporate paralegal or transactional legal assistant to gain experience in the world of large public works projects and important public financing transactions.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the qualifications for the Transactions Analyst:</p><p>• 2+ years of legal experience (transactional is desired) or financial industry experience;</p><p>• Desire to become a career corporate paralegal/legal analyst ; </p><p>• Very detail-oriented and analytical (good at issue spotting), highly organized, strong writing and editing skills, and good with numbers (Excel proficiency is a plus); and</p><p>• College degree is preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a coveted direct-hire opportunity to work remotely (or in-office, if wanted) with a wonderful law firm with long-term staff tenure. We have placed several paralegals at the firm over the past decade and they all really love the attorneys and very interesting analytical work. The base salary range (for 7-hour work day, plus overtime) is $60,000 – 85,000+/year, generous bonuses and annual salary reviews, and they offer excellent employment benefits (comprehensive medical and dental plans, 401k with match, commuter checks, etc.). </p><p><br></p><p>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>
  • 2025-09-05T01:04:06Z
Litigation Attorney
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 59.38 - 75.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p> A San Francisco–based tenant rights law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join on a contract-to-hire basis. The firm exclusively represents tenants across California in cases involving wrongful eviction, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and uninhabitable living conditions. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of active litigation matters, focusing on discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations, while working in partnership with paralegals and case managers. Candidates must be licensed in California, reside in California, and have at least three years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience, along with proven negotiation skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day litigation activity on assigned tenant rights cases.</li><li>Draft, review, and argue pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions.</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.</li><li>Participate in mediations, negotiate settlements, and interface with opposing counsel and insurance adjusters.</li><li>Support case strategy by preparing evidence, exhibits, and witness outlines.</li><li>Communicate with clients regarding case developments and next steps.</li><li>Collaborate with paralegals and case managers to ensure deadlines and filings are handled accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain organized case files and record time consistently in firm systems.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-02T17:58:48Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Attorney with expertise in family law to join our team in Menlo Park, California. This is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of legal matters while maintaining a balance of in-office and remote work. Our firm provides a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth and performance-based bonuses.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage multiple assignments from partners, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines.<br>• Represent clients in family law hearings and other court proceedings independently.<br>• Collaborate with team members to provide clear and precise communication with clients, opposing counsel, and legal experts.<br>• Draft, review, and analyze a wide range of legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and correspondence.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research using various tools and resources, such as LexisAdvance and Attorney's Briefcase.<br>• Summarize and provide clear analyses of legal documents and case findings.<br>• Maintain effective communication with clients to keep them informed and updated on their cases.<br>• Work closely with legal secretaries, paralegals, and attorneys to ensure smooth case management.
  • 2025-08-25T22:58:45Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Reputable family law firm is seeking an Attorney to join their team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in the family law industry, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and developing your skills with seasoned attorneys. This role involves executing case strategies, managing high-level cases, communicating effectively, and participating in business development and networking functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Execute case strategy with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff</p><p>• Manage high-level/high asset cases, including preparation for depositions and reviewing court documents</p><p>• Draft letters, write and review discovery, and prepare responses to opposing counsel</p><p>• Generate status reports and manage multiple tasks simultaneously</p><p>• Support case planning by preparing pleadings, monitoring discovery responses, and organizing materials for case review</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel to progress through the case process</p><p>• Participate in trial proceedings and work with support staff in organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and ensuring witness readiness</p><p>• Attend court proceedings in person and virtually as needed to represent clients</p><p>• Participate in business development and networking functions</p><p>• Utilize proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, and other legal-related technology applications to accomplish tasks.</p>
  • 2025-08-29T19:39:07Z
Insurance Defense Attorney
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60.00 - 80.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a knowledgeable and driven Insurance Defense Attorney to join our client's SF legal team on a contract basis. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of insurance-related litigation, including personal injury, property damage, and liability claims. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Handle all aspects of insurance defense litigation from case inception through resolution.</li><li>Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.</li><li>Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.</li><li>Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.</li><li>Analyze complex legal and factual issues to develop case strategies.</li><li>Communicate effectively with insurance carriers, clients, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Negotiate settlements and prepare case evaluations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with billing guidelines and maintain accurate timekeeping.</li><li>Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to manage case files and deadlines.</li></ul>
  • 2025-08-29T19:14:07Z
Business Immigration Attorney
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 45.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A leading immigration law firm is seeking a skilled Business Immigration Attorney to provide immediate support on a remote, long-term contract basis. This role requires hands-on experience with complex visa classifications (O-1, EB-1, EB-2 NIW), strong RFE/NOID drafting skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will also bring a strategic mindset to client matters and experience supporting corporate or high-profile clients in fast-paced environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file petitions for O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW visa classifications.</li><li>Draft and respond to RFEs and NOIDs with comprehensive legal analysis and supporting evidence.</li><li>Manage a busy docket of business immigration cases, ensuring timely filings and compliance with USCIS requirements.</li><li>Conduct legal research and provide strategic guidance on complex immigration issues.</li><li>Partner with case managers, paralegals, and other attorneys to ensure accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Communicate directly with clients on case progress, documentation needs, and next steps.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-21T22:23:42Z
Legal Executive Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 31.66 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A San Francisco–based nonprofit is seeking a detail-oriented Executive Project Manager to provide high-level project coordination and administrative support during a parental leave coverage period. This 6-month remote contract role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact initiatives in child and youth advocacy while providing direct support to senior leadership. The role is central to ensuring smooth execution of multiple projects and will serve as a key hub for communication, scheduling, and follow-through.</p><p>You’ll be stepping into a fast-paced, mission-driven environment supporting a long-tenured leader with a dynamic and passionate leadership style. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and confident managing complex workflows independently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide executive-level support including calendar management, scheduling, and follow-ups</li><li>Coordinate and track progress across five active projects (three ongoing, two launching)</li><li>Prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and track action items</li><li>Create, edit, and proof documents, reports, and presentations</li><li>Maintain timelines and flag potential risks or blockers</li><li>Serve as a central communication hub for updates and deliverables</li><li>Support initiatives related to child and youth advocacy, adolescent development, and policy updates</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-13T00:48:46Z
Sr. Legal Administrative Assistant
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-08-25T22:49:16Z
Litigation Legal Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 42.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are partnering with an AMLAW 100 litigation firm to source a Litigation Legal Secretary with proven expertise in state and federal e-filing, litigation calendaring, and trial preparation to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This fully remote role requires a California-based candidate who can provide critical support across a wide range of civil litigation matters. It is a long-term, open-ended contract position that offers both stability and meaningful, ongoing work with one of the country’s leading litigation firms. While there is potential for full-time conversion depending on headcount, the immediate priority is to bring on a skilled legal secretary who can begin contributing right away.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage state and federal e-filing processes for diverse litigation cases.</li><li>Maintain and organize litigation calendars, ensuring deadlines are met for various case types.</li><li>Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and witness coordination.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and TOCs/TOAs.</li><li>Collaborate with legal teams on different cases, adapting to the unique requirements of each.</li><li>Handle administrative tasks associated with diverse litigation matters.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-04T01:44:30Z
Litigation Legal Secretary
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for our international law firm client in the Silicon Valley (hybrid telecommute) with a leading intellectual property (IP) and commercial litigation practice. </p><p><br></p><p>To qualify, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience formatting and finalizing pleadings for e-filing (or manual) in Federal & state courts, tables of contents (TOC's) and tables of authorities (TOA's), case management, trial preparation and procedure, discovery and large document productions, and calendaring. Experience supporting IP litigators in patent infringement lawsuits is preferred. Technically, candidates should ideally be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel), PC Docs, and PDF/Adobe. Soft skills required include detail-oriented, very organized, excellent verbal/written communication, dependable, timely, efficient, and team player.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity and hours are 37.5 per week (sometimes overtime). Our prestigious client is offering a base salary of $85,000 - 125,000+/yr, DOE, employment benefits (including 401k Plan with Firm contributions), and 20 days PTO and 10 firm holidays. 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>
  • 2025-09-03T18:13:54Z
Legal Operations Manager
  • Mountain View, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Legal Operations Manager to join our team in the Silicon Valley. In this role, you will oversee key aspects of legal and investment operations, ensuring seamless management of equity and debt portfolios, vendor contracts, and compliance processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and is eager to contribute to process optimization and technology implementation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to support investment and exit transactions, including compliance checks, document preparation, due diligence, and post-closing administration.</p><p>• Manage portfolio-related requests, such as processing stockholder consents, audit confirmations, and due diligence tasks.</p><p>• Coordinate vendor and contract management processes, including negotiation, onboarding, and payment processing for various contract types.</p><p>• Oversee the operation and management of key programs, such as external consultant initiatives and workflow optimization.</p><p>• Maintain and optimize legal technology solutions, including platforms like Ironclad, SimpleLegal, DocuSign, and AODocs.</p><p>• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within legal operations.</p><p>• Compile, organize, and analyze data to support internal and external reporting requirements, including public filings.</p><p>• Perform administrative tasks, such as document filing, data organization, and tracking daily activities to ensure smooth legal operations.</p>
  • 2025-08-22T18:29:04Z
Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Los Gatos, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 22.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Boutique law firm based in Campbell, CA has an immediate opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant! This Legal Administrative Assistant will support one attorney with civil litigation and office support. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal environment while providing essential administrative support. The ideal candidate will excel in organization, attention to detail, and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting. This position requires full-time on-site work in Campbell, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-3+ years of administrative experience, including experience working in a law firm. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Manage attorney and court calendars to ensure deadlines and appointments are effectively scheduled.</p><p>• Handle state and federal e-filing processes, including preparation and submission of legal documents.</p><p>• Proofread legal documents and correspondence with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Organize and maintain physical file systems and ensure proper documentation.</p><p>• Process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail efficiently.</p><p>• Assist in litigation filing and administrative support for civil cases.</p><p>• Answer and direct calls on a multi-line phone system professionally.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-10T15:34:06Z
Legal Secretary
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth operations and efficient case management. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, contributing to the success of the team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, correspondence, and other filings.<br>• Manage attorneys' calendars, ensuring deadlines, court dates, and appointments are accurately scheduled.<br>• Coordinate the filing and service of legal documents, both electronically and physically, in compliance with court requirements.<br>• Organize and maintain client files in both electronic and paper formats for easy access and retrieval.<br>• Schedule meetings, hearings, and mediations, ensuring all logistics are arranged.<br>• Perform general administrative tasks, such as handling mail, scanning documents, and maintaining accurate data records.<br>• Assist attorneys and staff with additional administrative support as needed to facilitate day-to-day operations.
  • 2025-08-22T20:29:20Z
Legal Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 27.71 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A boutique San Francisco law firm is seeking a Litigation Secretary to support multiple attorneys with complex litigation matters. This is a dynamic contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file documents in state, federal, and appellate courts, including TOAs, TOCs, and exhibits.</li><li>Manage attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and travel arrangements.</li><li>Record and track deadlines through the firm’s docketing and calendar system.</li><li>Draft, proof, and finalize pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence.</li><li>Support discovery and trial preparation, including subpoenas, deposition summaries, and trial binders.</li><li>Perform administrative tasks such as time entry, expense reports, and new case memos.</li><li>Organize and maintain digital and physical case files; handle heavy document management.</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.</li><li>Provide support to multiple attorneys with varied needs across heavy litigation dockets.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-12T22:08:44Z
Legal Secretary
  • San Rafael, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Reputable firm is seeking a legal admin assistant for their office in San Rafael, California. As a legal admin assistant, you will assist attorneys with a variety of secretarial tasks, manage client files, answer phones, and maintain the Confidentiality Agreement program. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in document revisions, formatting, and finalizing</p><p>• Prepare and manage engagement letters</p><p>• Manage and organize client files efficiently</p><p>• Answer phone calls professionally and promptly</p><p>• Circulate letters and other legal documents via email and physical mail</p><p>• Circulate documents for execution via DocuSign</p><p>• Handle the administrative management of the Confidentiality Agreement program</p><p>• Utilize management systems and Microsoft Office Suites effectively</p><p>• Perform billing functions and calendar management</p><p>• Format documents using ProLaw and PDF</p><p>• Proofread and draft legal documents as required.</p>
  • 2025-08-29T19:39:07Z
Litigation Legal Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-regarded San Francisco-based litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support a busy team of 5–6 attorneys on a remote, long-term, contract-to-hire basis. This position is open due to the current secretary being on intermittent leave, with the potential to transition to full-time employment based on performance and fit.</p><p>The firm handles a wide range of complex civil litigation matters, including high-profile work for public and private clients such as the City of San Francisco and PG& E. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, highly organized, and experienced with Filevine, and must be comfortable stepping into a high-volume desk with limited onboarding and supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, revise, and finalize litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and appellate briefs</li><li>E-file documents in California state, federal, and appellate courts</li><li>Format filings in compliance with court-specific rules and procedures</li><li>Create and finalize TOAs/TOCs; perform cite checking and proofreading</li><li>Manage complex litigation calendars and court deadlines using Filevine </li><li>Monitor incoming case communications and intake new assignments via Filevine</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic case files; support ongoing trial preparation</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys across multiple litigation matters in a remote environment</li><li>No billing, transcription, or dictation required</li></ul><p> </p>
  • 2025-09-03T17:29:04Z
Legal Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Established San Francisco law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Secretary to support their growing practice. This role requires an experienced individual with a deep understanding of litigation processes and filing procedures across multiple patent venues. Join a dynamic team that values precision, efficiency, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in Intellectual Property litigation.</p><p>• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and patent filings.</p><p>• File legal documents in various patent venues, such as NDCal, CDCal, WDTex, EDTex, and DDel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.</p><p>• Maintain organized case files and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions.</p><p>• Handle time entries and billing processes with attention to detail.</p><p>• Liaise with clients and external parties to facilitate communication and case progress.</p><p>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks, including notary public services and document management.</p><p>• Support partners in building and expanding their Intellectual Property practice.</p>
  • 2025-08-29T18:59:34Z
Litigation Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are on the lookout for a diligent and high energy Litigation Secretary to join a growing law firm in San Francisco, California. As a Legal Secretary, your role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys, facilitating meetings, managing attorneys' calendars and handling court filings. This role operates within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity to engage with various aspects of the legal process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Traveling to and attending trials with the Partner.</p><p>• Providing administrative and clerical support to Litigation Attorneys in relation to their cases and clients</p><p>• Drafting and editing correspondence, memos, and other legal documents</p><p>• Handling court filings and e-filings</p><p>• Facilitating meetings, depositions, and client calls</p><p>• Maintaining attorneys' calendars and coordinating with the records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters</p><p>• Entering and editing attorney time as necessary</p><p>• Utilizing strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and deadlines</p><p>• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills in communication with clients, attorneys, and courts</p><p>• Displaying strong word processing and formatting skills, including experience generating tables of contents and tables of authorities</p><p>• Independently e-filing in accordance with court rules</p><p>• Leveraging civil litigation experience and knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills required for this role include Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation Experience, e-Filing, Court Filing, Courts - Federal, Courts - State, and Managing Calendar.</p>
  • 2025-08-21T22:23:42Z
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