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Litigation Paralegal

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to support a busy legal team in Walnut Creek, California. In this role, you will contribute across the full lifecycle of civil litigation, helping attorneys stay organized, prepared, and responsive as matters progress. The ideal candidate brings strong procedural knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Support attorneys throughout active litigation matters by tracking progress, organizing case materials, and helping move each matter forward efficiently. • Manage discovery workflows by gathering records, reviewing materials, and preparing documents for production in accordance with legal and procedural requirements. • Keep physical and electronic case files well organized, maintain exhibit collections, and oversee litigation documents within case management systems and databases. • Perform legal and factual research using digital research platforms, court resources, and public records to assist with case development. • Draft, finalize, and submit pleadings, motions, and related filings in state and federal courts, including electronic court submissions. • Track filing dates, hearing schedules, and other key deadlines while maintaining attorney calendars to support timely case activity. • Arrange and coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances, including scheduling and logistics management. • Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court staff, expert witnesses, and external service providers. • Assist with trial readiness by preparing witness materials, organizing binders, compiling exhibit and trial lists, and supporting courtroom logistics.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

San Jose, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
Established law firm in San Jose, CA has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal with 5-10+ years of legal experience. This role will support multiple civil litigation attorneys and assist throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from case inception through trial preparation and resolution. Candidates with court e-filing experience are highly preferred. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work on a weekly basis. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support multiple attorneys handling civil litigation matters through all phases of litigation</li><li>Assist with case management from initial filing through discovery, trial preparation, and closing</li><li>Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and case files</li><li>Coordinate and manage court filings, with e-filing experience strongly preferred</li><li>Track deadlines, court dates, and litigation calendars</li><li>Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized case records and litigation documents</li></ul>
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

Redwood City, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
International law firm in Redwood City, CA has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal with 5-10+ years of legal experience. This role will support multiple civil litigation attorneys and assist throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from case inception through trial preparation and resolution. As a Litigation Paralegal with this firm, you'll be assigned to 2-3 attorneys and focus on eDiscovery, document preparation, and trial support. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work on a weekly basis. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support multiple attorneys handling civil litigation matters through all phases of litigation</li><li>Assist with case management from initial filing through discovery, trial preparation, and closing</li><li>Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and case files</li><li>Coordinate and manage court filings, with e-filing experience strongly preferred</li><li>Track deadlines, court dates, and litigation calendars</li><li>Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors as needed</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized case records and litigation documents</li></ul>
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its civil litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, plaintiff-side environment and is eager for long-term growth. The Litigation Paralegal will play a key role in supporting attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, with a primary focus on plaintiff-side personal injury matters. While prior personal injury experience is preferred, paralegals with experience in any civil litigation practice area are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and subpoenas</li><li>Manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production</li><li>Assist with deposition preparation, trial preparation, and settlement materials</li><li>Maintain case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines</li><li>Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, opposing counsel, and court personnel</li><li>Conduct factual research and assist with medical records and damages documentation</li><li>Support attorneys throughout the life cycle of active litigation matters</li></ul>
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

Santa Rosa, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a detail-oriented services team in California. This permanent, office-based role is ideal for a highly organized legal specialist who can support complex litigation matters from early case development through trial and appeal support. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on document-intensive matters, legal research, discovery coordination, and courtroom preparation. Responsibilities: • Conduct legal and factual research, assemble case chronologies, and organize supporting materials for active litigation and pre-litigation matters. • Coordinate the intake, collection, and management of evidence from clients, opposing parties, and third-party sources throughout discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. • Prepare draft pleadings, motions, declarations, meet-and-confer correspondence, and discovery requests and responses for attorney review. • Analyze documents, deposition transcripts, and discovery materials to create summaries, identify key issues, and support case strategy development. • Partner with attorneys, experts, witnesses, and technology contacts to manage exhibits, expert-related document exchange, deposition preparation, and appearance logistics. • Support trial and hearing readiness by organizing exhibits, witness lists, pre-trial binders, jury materials, and other evidentiary submissions. • Assist with cite checking, record references, and preparation of materials related to dispositive motions, appeals, arbitration, and trial proceedings. • Maintain litigation calendars and track deadlines across multiple courts, tribunals, and administrative forums while coordinating schedules for a legal team. • Work with internal departments to improve workflow efficiency, strengthen communication, and support consistent legal operations across matters.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Civil Litigation Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
A California plaintiff-side consumer litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for temporary paternity leave coverage through November 6, 2026. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting an active California state court litigation practice. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for managing day-to-day procedural and administrative aspects of active litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on California court filings and service, litigation calendaring, Judicial Council forms, discovery, subpoenas, deposition coordination, and docket monitoring. The ideal candidate will have hands-on California litigation experience and be comfortable stepping into an active caseload with minimal ramp-up. Responsibilities • Prepare, electronically file, and serve court documents using One Legal and File & ServeXpress, ensuring filings comply with applicable court requirements. • Coordinate delivery of required courtesy copies, including arranging alternative vendors when individual courts have specific delivery requirements. • Prepare first drafts of California Judicial Council forms using Clio Draft, including Case Management Conference statements, notices of entry of orders, and other routine forms. • Finalize complaints and prepare accompanying documents for filing, including civil case cover sheets, summonses, and related materials. • Coordinate service of process for complaints, summonses, and other initial filings through One Legal. • Prepare routine litigation filings, notices, and related documents. • Finalize and serve discovery and other litigation documents on opposing counsel. • Prepare third-party subpoenas and coordinate subpoena processing and service with outside vendors, including Titan Legal Services. • Coordinate remote depositions with outside vendors, including Magna, and circulate Zoom links and related deposition information. • Calendar court dates, litigation deadlines, and other case-related events using PracticePanther and LawToolBox based on incoming filings, orders, notices, correspondence, and other case activity. • Conduct biweekly docket reviews of all active California state court matters to verify that hearings, deadlines, and other required dates have been accurately calendared. • Maintain accurate filing and service records and route filing-related expense documentation internally as required.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Los Altos, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Organize and analyze asset information to support trust and estate administration processes. • Assist in appraising and valuing assets, including strategies for asset allocation and subtrust funding. • Prepare inventories, asset allocation agreements, and transfer documents for trust and estate matters. • Draft and file court pleadings such as Probate petitions, Spousal Property petitions, and Trust Reformation petitions. • Manage court filings, eFilings, discovery processes, and service of legal documents. • Research and prepare deeds and supporting documents for real property transfers, including grant deeds and quitclaim deeds. • Create fiduciary reports and accountings to ensure compliance and accuracy. • Review and prepare Estate and Gift Tax returns with attention to detail. • Maintain organized physical and electronic client files for seamless access and management.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Burlingame, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
Out client is looking for a skilled Paralegal to support a busy trusts and estates practice in Burlingame, California, serving individuals and families. This position offers meaningful hands-on involvement in estate and trust matters, regular interaction with clients and advisors, and exposure to sophisticated asset and tax issues. The right candidate brings strong organizational ability, sound judgment, and a detail-oriented, service-oriented approach to sensitive matters. Responsibilities:• Guide clients, trustees, and family members through trust and estate administration matters with care.• Coordinate communications with beneficiaries and outside professionals such as accountants, financial advisors, and other consultants to keep matters moving efficiently.• Prepare and revise legal correspondence, transfer documents, deeds, and court filings related to probate and estate administration.• Assemble and maintain detailed asset schedules, allocation summaries, and distribution records to support accurate administration.• Assist with the preparation of federal estate and gift tax filings, including Forms 706 and 709, and organize supporting financial information.• Examine bank records and related financial documents to identify assets, verify transactions, and support reporting requirements.• Maintain orderly client files, oversee document execution logistics, and provide notarial support when needed.• Contribute to the day-to-day management of probate proceedings and post-death trust administration from opening through final distribution.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

Emeryville, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join a litigation team in Emeryville, California. This position supports attorneys from initial case development through trial, with a strong focus on document review, deadline management, and coordination across courts and third parties. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organizational ability, and experience handling complex matters in a fast-moving legal setting. Responsibilities: • Analyze and condense medical, billing, and other case-related records into clear summaries for attorney review. • Prepare, send, and monitor subpoenas for documents, witnesses, and court matters across various jurisdictions. • Work with courts, healthcare providers, expert witnesses, and external organizations to secure records and supporting materials. • Oversee litigation calendars and track filing dates, court deadlines, and follow-up tasks to keep matters progressing on schedule. • Assemble pleadings, discovery materials, exhibit sets, deposition summaries, and trial notebooks for active cases. • Support attorneys before depositions and hearings by organizing witness information, exhibits, and related case documents. • Submit legal filings to county and state courts, including electronic filing when required by the jurisdiction. • Maintain orderly electronic and paper case files so documents are accessible, complete, and up to date. • Assist with trial logistics by preparing exhibits, coordinating materials, and ensuring readiness for hearings and courtroom proceedings. • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, service providers, and other case contacts.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 43 USD / Hourly
Position OverviewRobert Half is partnering with an Environmental Law Firm to hire a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys with litigation matters, legal research, document review, proofreading, cite-checking, and case management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while utilizing legal technology and AI tools to enhance efficiency. Responsibilities<ul><li>Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.</li><li>Conduct legal research and assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents.</li><li>Proofread and cite-check pleadings, motions, correspondence, and filings.</li><li>Prepare and manage court filings, deadlines, and case files.</li><li>Assist with discovery, document review, and trial preparation.</li><li>Utilize legal technology and AI tools to support workflows.</li><li>Handle administrative and project-based tasks as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure matters are completed accurately and efficiently.</li></ul>
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Rafael, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
62000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join a plaintiff-focused personal injury practice in San Rafael, California. This role supports attorneys across both pre-litigation and active litigation matters while helping clients navigate the legal process with care and professionalism. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the chance to contribute within a team-oriented environment that values accuracy, responsiveness, and strong case support. Responsibilities: • Oversee a portfolio of personal injury cases from initial intake through settlement or further litigation, keeping each matter organized and progressing on schedule. • Prepare a wide range of legal documents, including client correspondence, demand submissions, pleadings, discovery materials, subpoenas, and settlement-related paperwork. • Gather, organize, and analyze medical records, billing statements, and other supporting documentation needed to develop and evaluate claims. • Track filing dates, procedural deadlines, and key case events while assisting attorneys with court submissions, depositions, mediations, and trial readiness. • Serve as a consistent point of contact for clients, insurance representatives, healthcare providers, and opposing counsel to support timely communication and case updates. • Maintain complete and accurate case files in the firm’s management systems, ensuring records, calendars, and documentation remain current and reliable.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Paralegal

San Jose, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a skilled Paralegal to join our team in our San Jose, California branch. The role involves working closely with attorneys in handling various aspects of litigation within the industry that requires a high level of attention to detail. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in Civil Litigation, Motions, Briefs, and Trial Preparation. Responsibilities:• Assisting attorneys with the management and preparation of legal documents, including motions, complaints, and briefs.• Handling client and witness interviews for hearing, deposition, and trial.• Conducting thorough and accurate legal support work as permitted by the rules of the California State Bar.• Utilizing exceptional communication and analytical skills to resolve complex legal issues.• Working independently and collaboratively with the team to ensure legal tasks are completed efficiently.• Managing evidence in an organized manner to assist attorneys in the litigation process.• Utilizing creative thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle legal challenges.• Maintaining a high level of performance and delivering measurable results.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45 - 65 USD / Hourly
A San Francisco–based corporate legal department is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to support in-house counsel with a wide range of corporate governance, compliance, and transactional matters. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, business-oriented legal environment and brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a proactive mindset. The Corporate Paralegal will play a key role in supporting day-to-day legal operations and ensuring accurate documentation and compliance across the organization. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support in-house counsel with corporate governance matters, including entity management and maintenance</li><li>Prepare, review, and organize corporate documents such as board consents, resolutions, and meeting minutes</li><li>Assist with entity formations, dissolutions, mergers, and other corporate transactions</li><li>Maintain corporate records, minute books, and cap tables</li><li>Manage contract lifecycle tasks, including tracking, organizing, and assisting with reviews of NDAs, MSAs, and other commercial agreements</li><li>Coordinate signatures and execution of legal documents</li><li>Assist with compliance filings and deadlines, including annual reports and regulatory requirements</li><li>Conduct basic legal research and support special projects as needed</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, HR, and business teams</li></ul>
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
45 - 60 USD / Hourly
An investment and venture management firm is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal to provide ad-hoc support across several active corporate transactions. This is a fully remote engagement supporting approximately three deals currently moving toward closing, with an immediate need for hands-on assistance with stock purchase agreements, equity and capitalization documentation, corporate governance materials, and related transaction support. The workload will be project-based and driven by transaction activity, with up to approximately 20 hours per week anticipated during the initial one to two weeks before tapering to approximately 2–5 hours per week as the transactions progress. Assignments will generally have a one- to two-day turnaround and can be completed around an existing professional schedule, including during evenings and weekends, making this opportunity well-suited for an experienced corporate paralegal seeking supplemental work alongside an existing role or other client commitments. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare, review, revise, and organize stock purchase agreements and related corporate transaction documents</li><li>Prepare stock issuance, equity ownership, capitalization, and related supporting documentation</li><li>Draft and maintain board, stockholder, member, and other corporate consents, resolutions, and approvals</li><li>Support corporate governance and entity matters involving corporations and LLCs</li><li>Assist with transaction and closing checklists and track outstanding documents, signatures, and action items</li><li>Coordinate document execution, signature collection, and organization of closing materials</li><li>Review corporate, governance, and transaction documentation for accuracy, consistency, and completeness</li><li>Assist with due diligence and organization of corporate records as needed</li><li>Support closing and post-closing documentation and related follow-up</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys, business principals, and other stakeholders throughout active transactions</li></ul>
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

Fremont, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
Tech company in the Silicon Valley is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team with contract management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters. The ideal candidate is organized, discreet, and comfortable managing a high volume of documents while working closely with attorneys and cross-functional business teams. This is an on-site position requiring in office work in Fremont, CA. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft, review, and redline non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and standard commercial contracts using approved templates and playbooks, escalating non-standard terms to supervising counsel.</li><li>Help establish and implement a contract management system, including defining intake processes, templates, and workflows to standardize how contracts are handled across the organization.</li><li>Manage the full contract lifecycle: intake, tracking, execution, and storage, including maintaining the contract management system and ensuring records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Track key contract dates and obligations (renewals, expirations, termination windows) and provide timely reminders to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with corporate governance work, including preparing board and committee meeting materials, drafting resolutions and minutes, and maintaining minute books and corporate records.</li><li>Support entity management, such as maintaining good standing across jurisdictions, coordinating annual filings, and preparing formation and dissolution documents.</li><li>Support regulatory compliance efforts, including maintaining compliance records and policies, assisting with regulatory filings, and helping monitor adherence to applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Conduct basic legal research and prepare summaries to support attorneys on corporate and compliance matters.</li><li>Coordinate signature collection and execution using e-signature platforms.</li><li>Respond to internal requests from business teams regarding contract status and standard terms.</li><li>Support due diligence efforts for corporate transactions by organizing and reviewing documents.</li><li>Coordinate with outside IP counsel on intellectual property matters as needed, including tracking key deadlines and maintaining internal IP records</li></ul>
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Commercial Contracts Attorney

San Ramon, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
65 - 90 USD / Hourly
Our client, a GovTech SaaS company, is seeking a fully-remote, experienced Commercial Contracts Attorney or Contracts Manager to provide immediate interim support to its revenue legal team. This is a high-impact engagement for a commercial attorney who can step in quickly, manage a high volume of contract negotiations, and serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders during a period of transition. This role is expected to last approximately 1-2 months, with the potential for extension based on business needs. Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, with a primary focus on: </li><li>Enterprise SaaS agreements</li><li>Customer contracts</li><li>Subscription agreements</li><li>Vendor and technology-related agreements</li><li>Independently handle contract negotiations and redlining with customers and counterparties.</li><li>Advise internal stakeholders on legal and contractual risks.</li><li>Partner closely with revenue, sales, and executive leadership teams to support business objectives.</li><li>Clearly communicate contract issues and recommended solutions to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.</li><li>Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Support ongoing commercial contracting needs while the organization backfills a key legal team member.</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Family Law Paralegal

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
A well-established San Francisco–based law firm is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to support its active family law practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a paralegal with experience assisting attorneys on family law matters in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The role offers substantive responsibility, direct attorney support, and the potential for long-term placement. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support attorneys with family law matters including dissolution, custody, support, and related proceedings</li><li>Draft pleadings, declarations, discovery responses, and settlement documents</li><li>Prepare and organize financial disclosures and supporting documentation</li><li>Manage case files, calendars, and court deadlines</li><li>Coordinate service of process, filings, and court appearances</li><li>Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel</li></ul>
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Commercial Real Estate Corporate Paralegal

Sausalito, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
50.91 - 60.09 USD / Hourly
OverviewRobert Half is partnering with a commercial real estate investment and property management company to hire a Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal for a short-term contract assignment. This role will focus on managing and organizing complex commercial real estate loan documentation, CMBS servicing matters, entity compliance, and financing transactions. The Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will partner closely with legal leadership to maintain loan portfolios, prepare loan abstracts and compliance trackers, oversee entity administration, and support a variety of commercial real estate and lending-related matters. This is a fully remote opportunity. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review, organize, and maintain commercial real estate loan files.</li><li>Prepare loan abstracts, summaries, and compliance tracking tools.</li><li>Support CMBS loan servicing, modifications, consent requests, and lender communications.</li><li>Manage entity records, organizational documents, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation support and document productions.</li><li>Assist with commercial real estate financing and transaction-related matters.</li></ul>
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal - Real Estate

Menlo Park, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal with real estate experience to support complex financing and transactional matters in San Francisco, California. This role will focus on preparing and reviewing legal documentation, coordinating closing activities, and organizing due diligence materials across multiple deals. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, exceptional follow-through, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare financing and supporting legal documents for commercial real estate matters, including materials related to transfers, assumptions, lien releases, approvals, and closing deliverables.• Examine transaction records for accuracy and completeness, such as deeds, lease memoranda, easements, notes, security instruments, assignments, intercreditor arrangements, and related certificates.• Organize closings from start to finish by assembling signature packages, maintaining data rooms, tracking executed paperwork, and compiling final closing sets.• Draft closing instructions and assist with loan closings involving real property and other pledged collateral.• Review settlement statements and help facilitate the filing, recording, and post-closing distribution of required documents.• Analyze title commitments, surveys, easements, restrictive covenants, endorsements, and title policies, and prepare summaries identifying key issues and required follow-up.• Request, collect, and evaluate diligence items, including organizational records, registration materials, and other entity-related documentation.• Maintain transaction calendars and critical date trackers to ensure timely completion of milestones, deliverables, and filing requirements.• Prepare and review corporate governance and entity documents, including formation papers, partnership or operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, stock-related records, and dissolution materials.• Provide quality control across active matters and offer coverage support for the broader legal team when priorities shift or additional assistance is needed.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Oakland, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 103000 USD / Yearly
Litigation SecretaryA midsize East Bay law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Secretary to support its litigation practice. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with calendaring and case coordination. Familiarity with PowerPoint, Excel, WordPerfect, Adobe, Microsoft Office, Abacus, and MerusCase is a plus. The ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and communicate effectively is essential.This firm offers excellent benefits, and compensation is commensurate with experience. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage calendaring and scheduling for client appointments, depositions, court appearances, court reporters, and mediations</li><li>Assist with trial preparation</li><li>Prepare exhibit binders and indexes</li><li>E-file documents in state and federal courts</li><li>Draft court documents, pleadings, notices of deposition, and complaints</li><li>Communicate with outside vendors</li><li>Subpoena records and complete/send related forms to vendors</li><li>Process billing</li><li>Support preparation of TOAs and TOCs</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Typing speed of 60+ WPM</li><li>Prior litigation support experience preferred</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Probate/Trust Administration Paralegal

San Jose, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Probate/Trust Administration Paralegal to support sophisticated estate matters in San Jose, California. This role focuses on guiding probate and trust administration files from opening through final distribution while ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and coordination of assets. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and experience handling fiduciary and tax-related matters in a legal environment. Responsibilities: • Manage probate and trust administration matters through each stage of the process, from initial court filings to closing distributions. • Coordinate the collection, valuation, and transfer of estate and trust assets, ensuring timely preparation of supporting documentation. • Prepare and review estate, gift, and related fiduciary tax filings for accuracy and completeness. • Assemble fiduciary accountings and supporting financial records for attorney review and submission. • Draft probate and trust administration documents, including petitions, orders, pleadings, and related court materials. • Prepare deeds and other real estate transfer documents connected to estate and trust matters. • Maintain well-organized case files, calendars, and records to support efficient matter management and compliance deadlines.
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
38 - 45 USD / Hourly
We have an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support our client's San Francisco-based litigation team on a fully remote contract basis. This role supports a high-volume, defense-side litigation practice, working closely with 5–7 attorneys and requiring the ability to manage a busy desk independently. The qualified candidate must have a strong understanding of California court rules, docketing, and e-filing procedures in both federal and state courts. Ideal candidates will have five or more years of experience working in a fast-paced defense-side litigation environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage state and federal e-filing processes across active litigation matters</li><li>Maintain and manage litigation calendars, ensuring deadlines are tracked and met across multiple cases</li><li>Support attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and coordination logistics</li><li>Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and TOCs/TOAs</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys across matters, adapting to varying litigation needs and deadlines</li><li>Track and process expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests using Chrome River</li><li>Provide administrative support across high-volume litigation workflows </li></ul>
2026-08-01T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Lafayette, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a civil litigation practice in Lafayette, California. This position is well suited for someone who can manage a busy legal desk, maintain accuracy under tight deadlines, and keep case materials organized. Candidates with solid litigation support experience are preferred, though motivated professionals with strong potential will also be considered. This role is focused on legal secretarial work and is not designed as a track toward paralegal responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Prepare, format, and submit court filings electronically while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines. • Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, and other case-related obligations with a high degree of accuracy. • Organize, update, and retrieve legal documents in document management systems, including NetDocuments when applicable. • Draft, revise, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials from attorney notes, edits, or dictation. • Monitor active litigation matters and provide day-to-day administrative support to keep the civil litigation desk running efficiently. • Coordinate communications, schedule matters, and manage Outlook-based email and calendar activity to support attorneys and case progress.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support a growing litigation practice in San Francisco, California. This position will provide day-to-day administrative and document support to three law clerks and associates, with the potential to assist additional legal staff as needs evolve. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare, proofread, and format litigation documents, correspondence, discovery materials, and other legal paperwork before filing or distribution. • Draft routine legal documents such as pleadings, memoranda, notices, subpoenas, and court-related forms using firm-approved software and templates. • Submit filings in state and federal courts, including electronic filings, while ensuring compliance with applicable procedural requirements. • Manage attorney calendars by tracking hearings, meetings, deadlines, and follow-up items to help the legal team stay ahead of key case obligations. • Coordinate court date reservations and communicate with court personnel as needed to secure hearing availability and confirm scheduling details. • Organize and maintain case records in document management systems, including saving, scanning, and indexing incoming legal and case-related materials. • Support litigation logistics by assembling binders for depositions, trials, and hearings, and by arranging meeting spaces and visitor notifications when required. • Review vendor billing information and prepare related payment or submission documentation in accordance with attorney direction and internal procedures. • Provide backup administrative assistance to other team members and take on additional support tasks based on attorney and case needs.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Santa Rosa, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys in a fast-paced services environment in California. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong organizational skills, excellent written communication, and a sharp eye for detail to legal administrative work. The position involves managing critical deadlines, preparing court-related documents, and helping attorneys stay organized and responsive throughout the litigation process. Responsibilities: • Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track important court dates and filing deadlines. • Prepare, format, and submit legal documents through electronic court filing systems in accordance with court rules. • Review correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials for accuracy, grammar, and formatting before distribution or filing. • Transcribe dictated notes, legal content, and attorney instructions into clear and accurate documents. • Maintain organized case files and ensure records, pleadings, and supporting materials are updated and easy to retrieve. • Communicate with courts, clients, and internal team members regarding scheduling, filings, and document requirements. • Provide day-to-day administrative support to litigation attorneys to help move matters forward efficiently.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z