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13 results for Legal Operations Specialist in Pasadena, CA

Legal Operations Manager

El Segundo, CA
onsite
Temporary
40 - 55 USD / Hourly
We are working with a leading medical device company to find a Legal Operations Manager to join their El Segundo team on a contract-to-hire basis. This individual plays a critical role in supporting the efficiency, execution, and impact of the Legal Department. This role partners with Legal leadership and attorneys to drive day-to-day operational excellence, manage projects and initiatives (including cross-functional activities), and support the delivery of legal services to business partners. Responsibilities:· Manage, execute, and strategize regarding legal operations projects and initiatives, including process improvements and technology implementations that are cross‑functional in nature.· including oversight of projects, programs, processes, and/or technology initiatives that are cross-functional in nature Support attorneys and Legal leadership with project planning, milestone tracking, timelines, and execution related to Legal’s strategic initiatives.· Manage and optimize legal tools and systems (e.g., matter management, contract lifecycle management, e‑billing).· Support the development and maintenance of metrics, dashboards, and operational reporting to improve business visibility into Legal’s workload, performance, and priorities.· Coordinate training for Legal team members and business partners on systems, tools, and processes as needed.· Manage outside counsel and legal vendors to promote efficiency, consistency, and cost containment.· Support Legal Department’s annual budgeting and forecasting activities, including tracking department spend. · Assist with communications and change management for Legal initiatives, including new tools, processes, or policies, for the Legal Department and beyond.· Over time, contribute to more strategic planning, long‑term roadmap development, and department‑level initiatives, as experience and familiarity with the business grow.· Other tasks as assigned. Details:<ul><li>Contract-to-hire</li><li>2 days on site in El Segundo, 3 days remote</li><li>Full time 40-hour work week</li><li>Starts immediately</li></ul>
2026-04-14T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Newport Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary
42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Newport Beach, California. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in litigation support, including calendaring and e-filing in state and federal courts, and demonstrate strong organizational skills. This position is fully on-site and offers the opportunity to work closely with legal professionals in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare and file legal documents electronically, ensuring compliance with court regulations.• Manage and maintain court calendars, coordinating deadlines and hearings.• Handle federal court filings with precision and attention to detail.• Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.• Assist with cases, offering comprehensive litigation support.• Oversee document preparation, proofreading, and formatting to meet legal standards.• Coordinate with attorneys and other staff to ensure seamless case management.• Track deadlines and maintain organized case files for easy access.• Perform general administrative tasks as needed to support the team.
2026-04-15T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Pedro, CA
onsite
Temporary
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a busy personal injury litigation firm in San Pedro, California. This is a part-time, contract position requiring on-site work one to two days per week (8–16 hours). In this role, you will assist with critical legal tasks, including document preparation, calendaring, and file organization, while ensuring smooth operations for the firm. Responsibilities: • Prepare, format, and edit legal pleadings and discovery documents to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Manage court and discovery deadlines by maintaining and tracking the firm's calendar. • Draft and file responses to discovery requests in a timely and detail-oriented manner. • Conduct e-filing and e-service of legal documents in accordance with court requirements. • Organize and maintain physical files and case-related documents for easy access and reference. • Provide general administrative support to the legal team as needed.
2026-04-14T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Join a firm where people stay—and genuinely enjoy where they work. Our client, a well-established defense firm in Downtown Los Angeles, is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a team of friendly, down-to-earth attorneys. We’ve successfully placed legal secretaries with this firm who have remained long-term and are happy, supported, and thriving—a true testament to the firm’s culture. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in a defense litigation practice</li><li>Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents</li><li>Manage court filings (state and federal)</li><li>Maintain calendaring and deadlines (court rules, hearings, depositions)</li><li>Coordinate meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements</li><li>Handle document management, redlining, and e-filing</li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>3+ years of legal secretary experience (defense litigation preferred)</li><li>Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word formatting, TOAs/TOCs)</li><li>Excellent organizational and communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment</li></ul>What’s Offered:<ul><li>Competitive compensation </li><li>Hybrid work schedule</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>Paid time off (PTO)</li><li>Transportation stipend</li><li>Supportive, friendly team with excellent retention and long-term growth</li></ul>To apply submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com>
2026-04-02T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Cheviot Hills, CA
onsite
Temporary
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join a collaborative in-house legal team as a legal assistant. This is a large company owning a portfolio of notable food and beverage brands. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented litigation legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being a key contributor to case management and daily legal operations. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity that starts immediately. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Directly support 4 litigation attorneys</li><li>Prepare and file legal documents in state and federal courts (First Legal and PACER)</li><li>Assist with discovery processes, including drafting and formatting objections and responses</li><li>Calendar litigation deadlines</li><li>Create and maintain document shells, templates, and standardized filings</li><li>Manage and organize case files using iManage</li><li>Support attorneys and paralegals with document management, file organization, and case tracking</li><li>Process and submit expense reports through Concur</li><li>Collaborate closely with paralegals to ensure efficient workflow and organization across matters</li></ul> Details<ul><li>Contract to hire</li><li>Hybrid work schedule - Monday - Wednesday in office, Thursday - Friday work from home</li><li>Full time 40-hour work week </li><li>Starts immediately</li></ul>We have successfully placed multiple legal support candidates with this company who speak very highly of the culture and work/life balance and successfully transitioned to permanent employees.
2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Woodland Hills, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
A well‑respected litigation defense firm is seeking a Legal Secretary with 10+ years of California civil litigation experience. This role offers stability, a supportive team environment, and long‑term growth. Responsibilities<ul><li>Support a desk of 3–4 attorneys</li><li>Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents (pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, TOAs/TOCs, etc.)</li><li>Handle state and federal e‑filings</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars</li><li>Assist with trial preparation</li><li>Provide occasional administrative support</li><li>37.5-hour work week</li></ul>What the Firm Offers<ul><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Annual performance reviews and raises</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Long‑term disability and life insurance</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>PTO + paid holidays</li><li>Paid parking</li></ul> My team placed an attorney and a legal secretary with this firm 2 years ago, and they are still with the firm! TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com>
2026-03-27T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Newport Beach, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Litigation Legal Assistant – HYBRID in Newport BeachRobert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded, full-service business law firm to identify a Litigation Legal Assistant. With over 50 years in the market and a national footprint, this firm is known for delivering sophisticated legal counsel across a wide range of complex transactions and disputes while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented culture. This opportunity is best suited for a Litigation Legal Assistant with strong federal court experience who can independently manage filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates must be comfortable navigating federal rules (including outside of California) and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys across complex civil matters</li><li>Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda</li><li>Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filings and occasional paper filings</li><li>Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and procedural timelines using firm software</li><li>Identify and submit documents for docketing and ensure compliance with all court requirements</li><li>Assist attorneys with reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials and correspondence</li><li>Prepare matrices, charts, spreadsheets, and privilege logs as needed</li><li>Support arbitration and trial preparation, including document organization and logistics</li><li>Maintain accurate time records for billable tasks</li></ul>Why Join This Firm<ul><li>Established firm with 50+ years of success and over 100 attorneys across multiple offices</li><li>Offers sophisticated, “big firm” work with a more flexible and collaborative environment</li><li>Team-oriented culture where support staff are valued and cross-trained</li><li>Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)</li><li>Beautiful penthouse office in Newport Beach</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day one</li><li>401(k) with profit sharing</li><li>Paid time off, including vacation and sick time</li><li>Additional voluntary benefits including disability, supplemental insurance, and wellness programs</li><li>Access to financial planning resources and educational seminars</li></ul>CompensationSalary range: $80,000–$105,000, plus performance-based holiday bonus.Compensation will vary based on federal court experience, technical skillset, and overall career stability.
2026-04-13T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Beverly Hills, CA
onsite
Temporary
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis in Beverly Hills, California. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and legal support to a partner specializing in personal injury cases. This position requires a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information in a dynamic work environment. Responsibilities: • Organize, maintain, and archive legal documents to ensure efficient file management. • Digitally upload and manage case files using electronic filing systems. • Assist in preparing and reviewing case materials for personal injury cases. • Safeguard sensitive legal information and maintain strict confidentiality. • Provide administrative assistance to a partner, including scheduling, correspondence, and calendar management. • Handle dictation and transcription tasks accurately and promptly. • Manage time-sensitive tasks and ensure deadlines are met. • Support the smooth operation of legal proceedings by coordinating with other team members.
2026-04-13T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Cheviot Hills, CA
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
A high-end law firm is seeking a legal assistant with 2+ years of experience in civil litigation. My team has worked with this firm for years, and we can’t say enough great things about their culture and team environment! This firm is very organized and tech-savvy. This firm truly works as a team. They heavily invest in training their legal assistants, and the sky is the limit for their growth within the firm! This legal assistant will support 2-3 attorneys. The ideal legal assistant will have experience with:<ul><li>Calendaring</li><li>Court filings (state and federal)</li><li>Document formatting, including TOA’s, TOC’s, motions, pleadings, etc.</li><li>Preparing for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials</li></ul>37.5-hour work week (7.5-hour day). 100% onsite for the first 3 months, then 4 days onsite and 1 day work from home. Perks & Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary + discretionary bonuses</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision</li><li>Long-term disability</li><li>Paid vacation</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid holidays</li></ul> For immediate consideration for this exciting Legal Assistant opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com>
2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Orange, CA
onsite
Temporary
29.2885 - 33.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Orange, California. This is a long-term contract position that requires meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in legal administrative support, with a focus on Unlawful Detainer cases, and a proactive approach to managing tasks efficiently. Responsibilities: • Review and prepare leases, notices, and Section 8 documentation with precision and accuracy. • Verify the completeness and legibility of legal documents to ensure they meet filing standards. • Assist in drafting complaints and supporting materials for court filings. • Organize and upload documents to internal servers and designated digital folders. • Provide scanning, uploading, and categorization of documents within the document management system. • Support reception duties as needed, including during periods of staff absence. • Deliver general administrative assistance to maintain smooth office operations. • Ensure all prepared materials are correctly matched and ready for submission. • Collaborate with team members to uphold workflow efficiency and accuracy.
2026-04-10T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Encino, CA
onsite
Temporary
35.625 - 45 USD / Hourly
A highly regarded, high-end commercial litigation firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a search for a dynamic professional who thrives in a fast-paced, sophisticated legal environment. The role offers competitive compensation, exposure to complex and high-stakes matters, and the opportunity to transition into a long-term position. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handle e-filing in both state and federal courts.</li><li>Maintain and manage litigation calendaring, ensuring all critical dates are tracked and met.</li><li>Prepare and update Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC).</li><li>Proofread and format pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Support overall case management, including organizing files and maintaining case materials.</li><li>Provide trial preparation support, including assembling exhibits, binders, and court-ready materials</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements, process expense reports, and assist with attorney time entry/billing.</li></ul>Details:<ul><li>Onsite five days a week in Encino</li><li>Contract-to-hire</li><li>Full-time schedule (40 hours per week)</li><li>Parking provided</li><li>Very competitive benefits offered upon conversion to a direct hire role</li></ul>
2026-04-11T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity with a focus on intellectual property, particularly patents and trademarks. The role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment, supporting attorneys and corporate-level matters. Responsibilities: • Assist with the preparation, registration, and maintenance of patents and trademarks. • Review and organize patent portfolios, ensuring consistency with physical and digital records. • Perform data entry and maintain accurate schedules for legal documentation and filings. • Proofread legal documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy and professionalism. • Collaborate with attorneys and team members to manage intellectual property matters efficiently. • Conduct research, including USPTO searches, to support patent and trademark applications. • Communicate effectively with corporate clients regarding legal processes and updates. • Provide administrative support, including scheduling and organizing files. • Contribute to team projects and demonstrate leadership when necessary.
2026-04-09T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary Hybrid

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 102000 USD / Yearly
Top Downtown LA Law Firm Seeks Experienced Legal Secretary A firm with a strong litigation practice is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team. The firm is known for its high-caliber attorneys, collaborative environment, and long-standing reputation in state and federal court matters. This role will support a group of 4 attorneys in litigation. Legal Secretary Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage litigation calendaring deadlines (secretaries handle their own calendaring).</li><li>File both hard copy and electronic court documents in state and federal courts.</li><li>Prepare subpoenas and request medical records.</li><li>Draft pleadings, including TOAs and TOCs.</li><li>Research and ensure compliance with state and federal rules of court.</li><li>Handle filings for MSJs (motions for summary judgment).</li><li>Schedule depositions, court reporters, and travel for attorneys.</li><li>Enter attorneys’ billable time accurately.</li><li>Utilize NetDocs as the document management system.</li></ul>Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Overtime is rare but may be required depending on deadlines.Perks:We have successfully placed multiple legal secretaries with this firm—several have been there for years and thrive in the supportive culture.Salary:Up to $100,000 Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional benefits such as 401(k), paid time off, and firmwide perks. TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-04-10T00:00:00Z