<p>A prestigious AmLaw 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join their growing team. This Litigation Assistant must have experience in one of the following areas: bankruptcy, commercial, or family litigation, and should be fluent in eFiling in those corresponding courts.</p><p><br></p><p>Litigation Assistants who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply! The top end of the pay range is reserved for bilingual Litigation Assistants. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><p>· Supporting three partners: one corporate bankruptcy, one commercial litigation, and one family law. </p><ul><li>E-filing in corresponding courts (directly, not with an attorney service - please do not apply if you've only eFiled using an attorney service)</li><li>Formating pleadings</li><li>Completing discovery shells</li><li>Drafting correspondence</li><li>Knowing civil rules well enough to double check docketed litigation deadlines and putting on attorney's calendars</li></ul><p>· Billable requirement: Litigation Assistants bill <strong>800 hours a year</strong>. Their work is mostly administrative, but they bill for things like discovery requests. A paralegal certification or attestation is preferred, but not required</p><p>· Software: Dictation in Big Hand. Document management in iManage. Entering time inTapp. Expense reports in Chrome River.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Size and prestige: they are AmLaw 200, so large enough to have tons of resources for practice growth, professional development, and have a wide variety of clients. Yet we “know everybody’s name on the email list!”</p><p>· The last legal assistant I placed has been there almost two years and loves it! </p><p>· This litigation assistant’s manager is in the SD legal secretary association board, super connected, and a great teacher.</p><p>· Parking is paid for in the building, beautiful suite. </p>
<p><strong><em>Financial Services Company Seeks Senior Attorney Focused on Broker-Dealer Compliance & FINRA Arbitrations</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p> A well-established financial services organization is seeking a <strong>Associate General Counsel – Broker-Dealer Regulatory Compliance</strong> to join its growing corporate legal department. This position will report directly to executive leadership and play a pivotal role advising key business units on a wide range of broker-dealer and investment advisory compliance issues. The firm has a reputation for internal promotion, work-life balance, and a collaborative, business-minded legal team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>100% remote in US</u></strong>: This is a true <strong>lifestyle attorney</strong> role—100% remote, capped at 40 hours per week, with sophisticated legal work in a supportive, non-law firm culture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Counsel Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as day-to-day legal advisor to the broker-dealer and investment advisory platforms, focusing on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.</li><li>Respond to and manage FINRA arbitrations and regulatory inquiries, including overseeing document production and drafting responses in coordination with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Provide legal analysis and develop policies in response to regulatory developments.</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of attorneys focused on regulatory oversight and governance.</li><li>Interface regularly with Compliance and Risk departments to ensure enterprise-wide adherence to securities regulations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
<p>A national law firm with 30 offices nationwide and over 700 attorneys, is seeking a Litigation Assistant for their Commercial Litigation Group. This role will be supporting two partners and two associates. This is a congenial office that gets together and collaborates!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Duties:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Electronically filing pleadings with state and federal courts</li><li>Calendaring litigation deadlines and scheduling depositions</li><li>Formatting briefs, motions, discovery shells, etc. per CA civil codes + procedures</li><li>Handling attorney expense reports and time entry</li></ul><p>*** Experience with iManage, FileSite and Anaqua are a plus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Keys/Must haves</u></strong>: </p><p>· The more years of litigation experience, the better. The commercial litigation group is extremely busy.</p><p>· Knowledge of eFiling in state (and ideally federal) courts.</p><p>· Ability to commute to downtown San Diego daily.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Robert Half has placed two other litigation assistants in this office!</p><p>· I cannot say enough about the office managing partner and his team. They are casual, approachable, and easy to work with. The partners feel that the most junior person is equally important as the most senior level person. Everyone is an important to the puzzle. They place so much value on everyone. They care about their peoples’ lives: “let’s do whatever we can to support this person.” – ex-firm administrator</p><p>· Once a month, they take the team out to lunch or dinner. They are big on team building activities!</p><p>· Monthly wellness and team building activities (March Madness party, volunteer events, succulent planting party)</p>
<p><strong><em>Top California Transactional Firm Seeks Legal Document Proofreader</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Join a highly respected <strong>transactional law firm</strong> with a strong reputation for representing banking clients with banking compliance. The team includes 10 attorneys. This is a <strong>full-time onsite role in Irvine</strong> with a consistent schedule and minimal overtime.</p><p>We’ve worked with this firm for <strong>10+ years</strong> and have placed multiple staff members who are still there and thriving.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Legal Document Proofreader Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and format compliance manuals using attorney edits, ensuring accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and citation.</li><li>Incorporate redlines from attorneys into templates and maintain consistency across documents.</li><li>Proofread for clarity, passive voice, and technical compliance standards.</li><li>Assist with monthly newsletters and webinar outlines for banking clients.</li><li>Manage cyclical document production, including updates to 15+ compliance manuals (some exceeding 700 pages).</li><li>Utilize advanced Word features, including macros and specialized headings, to streamline formatting.</li></ul><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><ul><li>8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday</li><li><strong>37.5-hour workweek</strong> with very minimal overtime</li></ul><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Long-tenured support staff (15+ years)</li><li>Friendly, collaborative attorneys</li><li>Predictable workload and schedule consistency</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employee</li><li>401(k) with match</li><li>Generous PTO: 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 1 floating holiday</li></ul><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
We are looking for a skilled Senior Attorney with extensive experience in insurance defense and construction defect litigation to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position requires a motivated, detail-oriented individual who can manage cases independently, from initiation to resolution, while maintaining exceptional client relationships. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating all aspects of the litigation process, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage insurance defense and construction defect cases from initiation to conclusion, ensuring all deadlines and requirements are met.<br>• Evaluate case details within the first 30-60 days and create strategic litigation budgets.<br>• Draft and respond to discovery requests while overseeing document production.<br>• Conduct and defend depositions, preparing thoroughly to align with case objectives.<br>• Handle all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and trial preparation.<br>• Argue law and motion matters effectively, leveraging at least two years of prior civil litigation experience.<br>• Utilize legal case management software to organize case details and maintain accurate billing records.<br>• Meet annual billable hour requirements, typically ranging between 1,500 and 1,850 hours.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the litigation process.
