<p>*** This role can sit in LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) or ORANGE COUNTY (IRVINE) or SAN DIEGO (DOWNTOWN) ***</p><p><br></p><p>A state-wide law firm with over 100 attorneys and offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Ventura County, and Costa Mesa is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary).</p><p> </p><p>The San Diego office has 8 attorneys, 2 legal assistants, 1 paralegal, 1 receptionists/admin, 1 office services clerk/IT clerk, and 1 part time file clerk. This firm is like a boutique firm within a regional firm: great resources but intimate team.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><p>Very busy desk: civil litigation, including labor & employment and business law. Must be familiar with:</p><ul><li>trial prep</li><li>litigation calendaring (no docket clerk)</li><li>TOA/TOCs</li><li>eFiling (60% state, 40% federal, occasional appellate – but the latter is not a deal breaker)</li><li>discovery shells (from macros)</li><li>redlining legal documents</li></ul><p>Fluency in the following software is helpful: CompuLaw for calendaring, Best Authority for TOA/TOCs, iManage for document management, and Adobe for bate stamping.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><p>· Firm has an in-house trainer who helps get people set up</p><p>· Laid back environment</p><p>· Longevity of staff</p><p>· Strong benefits – besides standard benefits, the firm covers EAP counseling, travel allowance, and supplemental insurance</p><p>· Staff appreciation lunches, birthday celebrations, holiday gifts, raffles, prizes</p><p>· LA and SD team work very closely/collaboratively with each other and share work. Thus, there is never trouble hitting paralegals. </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>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a well-known and highly-regarded company in the technology/aerospace industry, seeking add another attorney to their busy team. The ideal attorney will have 2-8 years of experience and a pedigreed background.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Summary of Role:</u></strong></p><p>This in-house counsel will focus almost exclusively on contracts, specifically drafting and redlining. The types of contracts will be diverse, from purchase agreements to NDAs to manufacturing agreements. A high level of research & writing is expected. Ancillary duties related to M& A, securities, and corporate governance may be assigned occasionally. However, someone who likes to put their head down and crank out contracts will be best for this position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Team:</u></strong></p><ul><li>This in-house counsel will report directly to the General Counsel, and have hands-on interaction/feedback.</li><li>Four other attorneys and ten other support staff work in the legal department.</li><li>All are on-site daily.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Serene, beautiful campus with a pool, gym, and cafeteria that serves subsidized (and yummy) food</li><li>Exposure to high-level, sophisticated, high-stakes work</li><li>Hands-on training and mentorship from the GC</li></ul>
<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>Our team is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support two attorneys. This role is vital in ensuring the efficient operation of our legal office and delivering high-quality assistance for casework and administrative tasks.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support two attorneys by maintaining and submitting timesheets accurately and on time (due every Friday, within 2–3 days).</li><li>Prepare and process a variety of legal documents, including summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.</li><li>Handle federal and California state court filings—both manual and electronic.</li><li>Format legal briefs, including creating tables of contents and tables of authorities.</li><li>Draft and file pleadings; draft and serve discovery documents as requested.</li><li>Manage the delivery (mail, fax, courier) of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.</li><li>Answer and place telephone calls; schedule and coordinate appointments.</li><li>Support office administration, including photocopying correspondence, documents, and other printed materials.</li><li>Organize and maintain physical and electronic documents, and case files.</li><li>Assist attorneys in collecting case-related information and performing preliminary research.</li><li>Attend legal meetings, hearings, depositions, or client interviews; take detailed notes.</li><li>Review legal publications and conduct database searches to identify relevant laws and court decisions for pending cases.</li><li>Submit articles, case law, or search results to attorneys for review and possible use.</li><li>Complete forms and applications—such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and client documentation.</li><li>Perform other office or case-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>One of RHL's repeat clients, a regional civil litigation firm in San Diego, retained us again to find their next civil litigation defense attorney. We have placed 3 legal professionals here who love it! The last attorney has had nothing but positive things to say. </p><p><br></p><p>This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego (and associates with less than 4 years of licensed experience should live/be willing to work onsite here), but remote candidates in other parts of SoCal are welcome to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>This defense attorney will be handling cases start to finish, and should have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience in CA. <em>Please do not apply without this!</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><ul><li>law & motion</li><li>ex partes, pleading challenges, discovery motions, meet & confers, motions to compel are most common</li><li>discovery</li><li>depositions (once up and running, they will take/defend 1-2 per week).</li></ul><p>· Billable requirement: “The goal is 1950 but the minimum is 1800.”</p><p>· Software: Word and Adobe for drafting. Outlook for calendaring. Firm Central is used for document management and billing time. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This role offers flexible working hours and hybrid remote days, but the candidate should be local to SoCal (ideally local to San Diego if less than 5 years of experience).</em></strong></p>
<p>Join a well-established and reputable law firm with deep roots in Orange County’s legal community. Our client is seeking an <strong>experienced Construction Litigation Attorney (3+ years)</strong> to join their collaborative and high-performing team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm:</strong></p><p> This is a long-standing, respected firm known for its quality of work, professional integrity, and balanced culture. The partners value mentorship, stability, and provide meaningful opportunities for professional growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Handle all aspects of <strong>construction and commercial litigation</strong>, including pre-litigation counseling, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.</li><li>Represent contractors, developers, design professionals, and owners in a range of complex matters.</li><li>Work directly with clients, offering proactive case strategy and solutions-focused advocacy.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>3+ years</strong> of construction litigation or general civil litigation experience.</li><li>Strong writing, analytical, and courtroom skills.</li><li>California Bar membership in good standing.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation and full benefits.</li><li>Collegial, team-oriented environment.</li><li>Excellent support staff and firm stability.</li><li>Hybrid flexibility (depending on case load).</li></ul><p>If you’re an attorney ready to advance your career with a firm that values excellence and long-term growth, we’d love to connect.</p><p><br></p><p>📧 <strong>Send your resume or inquiries to:</strong> Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com ></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>
<p>A highly respected, state-wide California law firm handling complex, high-profile transactions and litigation for public agencies, private businesses, and large companies. This firm has NorCal and SoCal offices. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Trial Paralegal – Labor & Employment Group</strong></p><p>Join our Labor and Employment Defense Group, where attorneys focus 100% on defending employers (corporations, public entities, non-profits) across California. We provide sophisticated advice on complex issues including class actions, PAGA, employee classification, discipline, leaves of absence, and more. Our labor lawyers also serve as lead negotiators for unionized employers. The Trial Paralegal is involved in all phases of litigation, from initial pleadings through trial and appeal.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare for and go to trial</li><li>Manage eDiscovery throughout all phases </li><li>Assist with deposition and hearing preparation (exhibits, witness outlines).</li><li>Work on-site regularly.</li></ul>
<p>High-end boutique law firm located in Irvine; CA has an immediate opportunity for a litigation attorney to join their team. This firm is offering the litigation attorney mentorship and development as well as the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters related to commercial litigation, employment law and real estate. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle employment and business litigation cases</p><p>• Utilize case management software and legal software such as LexisNexis for efficient management of cases</p><p>• Employ strong litigation skills with a minimum of 5 years of experience</p><p>• Demonstrate significant state and federal court experience</p><p>• Show familiarity with class action procedural rules and ESI discovery</p><p>• Handle PAGA cases and A-Z class action employment </p><p>• Conduct depositions and manage law & motion </p><p>• Apply trial experience in handling cases</p><p>• Use management systems for efficient workflow</p><p>• Conduct briefings and present complex legal information in an understandable manner.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply, submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com ></p><p><br></p><p>#SoCalRHL </p><p><br></p>
<p>Robet Half Legal is partnering with an established boutique firm based in San Diego specializing in probate litigation, estate planning, and elder law. The firm is seeking an experienced Probate Paralegal to support the managing partner on a remote, contract-to-hire basis.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Prepare, file, and manage California Judicial Council forms and related pleadings, including</li></ul><ol><li>Petitions for Probate and related supplements/amendments</li><li>Inventory and Appraisal (DE-160/DE-161) and coordination with the Probate Referee</li><li>Notice to Creditors (DE-157) and claims tracking/resolution</li><li>Notice of Proposed Action (DE-165) and objections calendaring</li><li>Requests for Special Administration, Letters, Bonds; Proofs of Publication/Mailing o Accountings (summaries, schedules, exhibits) and waivers of accounting</li><li>Status reports; reports of sale & petitions to confirm sale (as applicable)</li></ol><ul><li>E-file/physical filing; coordinate service, publication, and courtesy copies per local rules.</li><li>Calendar hearings, track probate notes, and draft supplements to clear notes.</li><li>Liaise with court clerks, probate examiners, Probate Referees, banks, brokers, and title</li><li>Utilize Clio for case management and tracking.</li><li>Serve as a primary client contact to gather intake information, assets/liabilities, account statements, deeds, and beneficiary data.</li><li>Set expectations on timelines and next steps; document all communications in the case file.</li><li>Prepare attorney for hearings/meetings with concise status memos and checklists.</li></ul><p><strong>Details</strong>:</p><ul><li>100% remote</li><li>Full time</li><li>Contract-to-hire, 90-day contract period</li><li>Starts immediately</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> A well-established CPA firm in the UTC area is seeking a professional and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations throughout tax season. This role is a contract position with the potential to become long term for the right fit. The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This position is through mis April/ tax season but if it's a good fit there is opportunity to become contract to hire if desired. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Welcome and greet clients and guests as they arrive, ensuring a positive and professional first impression.</li><li>Manage incoming phone calls, direct inquiries appropriately, and provide high-level customer service.</li><li>Assist clients with document uploads and ensure all required materials are accurately submitted into our system.</li><li>Schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and maintain calendars for staff as needed.</li><li>Navigate and update information within our CRM system with a high level of accuracy.</li><li>Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, data entry, and maintaining organized office systems.</li><li>Support the team with various clerical tasks and project-based needs within a CPA environment.</li><li>Ensure office spaces remain tidy, organized, and client-ready.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization in San Diego, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support the executive leadership team. This pivotal role will help ensure the organization's daily operations run smoothly, supporting both administrative and programmatic functions to further its impact in the community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to executive leadership, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, organizing events, and coordinating travel.</li><li>Prepare grant proposals, reports, board meeting materials, donor communications, and other mission-critical documents.</li><li>Act as a liaison between executives, board members, staff, donors, volunteers, and external partners, ensuring the timely and accurate flow of information.</li><li>Maintain confidential records including donor databases, meeting minutes, and legal or compliance documentation.</li><li>Support fundraising and community outreach initiatives, assisting with event planning, logistics, tracking donations, and managing related communications.</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and workflow automation where possible, demonstrating strong digital fluency and a problem-solving mindset.</li><li>Coordinate onboarding of new team members and support cross-functional projects through collaboration with various departments.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled HR Coordinator to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Newport Beach, California. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting HR operations. As part of this position, you will collaborate closely with various departments to ensure smooth onboarding, compliance, and reporting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions and paperwork completion.<br>• Manage offboarding procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.<br>• Oversee I-9 documentation and audits to maintain regulatory compliance.<br>• Create and maintain detailed reports using advanced Excel features such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.<br>• Coordinate with IT to ensure timely delivery of necessary technology for new employees.<br>• Assist in HR-related reporting and analytics to support organizational decision-making.<br>• Conduct background checks and ensure compliance with HR policies.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns related to HR operations.<br>• Collaborate with the HR Director to implement best practices and improve processes.
