<p>A San Francisco–based law firm is seeking a professional and client-focused Legal Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for attorneys, clients, and visitors. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone who excels in a fast-paced, detail-oriented legal environment and takes pride in providing exceptional front-desk and administrative support. The Legal Receptionist will manage daily reception operations, maintain a welcoming office atmosphere, and support attorneys and legal staff with light administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner</li><li>Answer and route incoming phone calls, take accurate messages, and manage voicemail systems</li><li>Maintain lobby, conference rooms, and reception areas to ensure a polished and organized office environment</li><li>Coordinate conference room scheduling and assist with meeting setup as needed</li><li>Receive, sort, and distribute mail and courier deliveries</li><li>Assist with basic administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, scanning, and document preparation</li><li>Support attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants with ad hoc administrative requests</li><li>Monitor office supplies and coordinate restocking as needed</li><li>Ensure compliance with firm confidentiality and professionalism standards</li></ul>
We are looking for a highly organized Legal Secretary to support attorneys with litigation, intellectual property, and administrative matters in Redwood City, California. This position plays a key role in keeping case activity, filings, scheduling, and client communications running smoothly while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Submit court filings electronically in state, federal, and appellate venues while ensuring documents meet procedural requirements.<br>• Maintain calendars for hearings, filing dates, trademark matters, and other critical case milestones to help attorneys stay ahead of deadlines.<br>• Prepare engagement documents, client correspondence, and other legal support materials with a high level of accuracy and care.<br>• Arrange logistics for depositions, trials, meetings, travel, and related events, including preparation of agendas and supporting documents.<br>• Handle attorney admissions, memberships, continuing education records, and required registrations in an organized manner.<br>• File and track materials with relevant agencies and courts, and keep both physical and digital case records current and accessible.<br>• Support billing and financial administration by processing expenses, assisting with invoices, and helping reconcile related records.<br>• Conduct basic legal or business research, summarize findings, and assist with reports, outreach, and other administrative projects as needed.<br>• Open new matters, assist with conflict review processes, and provide backup coverage for other legal support team members when required.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support attorneys serving private clients in trust, estate, and charitable planning matters in San Francisco, California. This hybrid position combines administrative coordination, document production, client communication, and billing support while working closely with legal and accounting teams. The ideal candidate is organized, discreet, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a law firm environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, reports, and client-facing documents with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.<br>• Review materials for grammar, consistency, and completeness, and route finalized documents to the appropriate attorneys, clients, or internal teams.<br>• Oversee attorney schedules by arranging meetings, calls, travel, and other time-sensitive commitments.<br>• Maintain orderly electronic and physical files, ensuring records are easy to retrieve and updated in document management systems.<br>• Coordinate meeting logistics, including reserving conference space, organizing materials, and supporting internal and external attendees.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for clients and colleagues by gathering information, relaying updates, and responding to routine requests promptly.<br>• Enter attorney time records, assist with expense submissions, and help keep administrative documentation current.<br>• Support the billing cycle by preparing invoice drafts, making revisions, and collaborating with attorneys and accounting staff to finalize client bills.<br>• Assist with opening new matters by helping with conflict checks, engagement paperwork, and related intake documentation.<br>• Handle general administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, and other office support duties while protecting confidential client and firm information.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Emeryville, California. In this role, you will support our legal professionals in managing litigation cases, ensuring smooth coordination of administrative and legal processes. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in litigation and e-filing, along with a proactive approach to organizational and communication tasks. This firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and format legal documents and pleadings for submission in state and federal courts through e-filing systems.</p><p>• Maintain and monitor case calendars, ensuring all deadlines and court appearances are accurately tracked.</p><p>• Organize and manage both physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials and correspondence.</p><p>• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, including letters and memoranda.</p><p>• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and court staff to update case statuses and ensure procedural compliance.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, creating witness lists, and assembling trial binders.</p><p>• Schedule and organize meetings, depositions, and conference calls, as well as arrange travel plans when necessary.</p><p>• Respond promptly to attorney and client inquiries, proactively managing workflows to meet critical deadlines.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and format legal documents in compliance with local court rules.</p><p>• Submit filings electronically and physically to the appropriate courts.</p><p>• Maintain and update case and trial lists on a regular basis.</p><p>• Coordinate trial preparation tasks, including creating binders, indices, and exhibits.</p><p>• Schedule meetings, depositions, and conference rooms, ensuring all technological needs are arranged.</p><p>• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel.</p><p>• Process invoices and ensure timely submission to the accounting department.</p><p>• Manage calendars by recording events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook, while calculating and monitoring legal deadlines.</p><p>• Keep files organized and up to date in electronic formats, adhering to firm policies.</p><p>• Assist with general office tasks such as sorting mail, maintaining common areas, and ordering supplies.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary with commercial real estate experience to support a busy legal practice. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys handling commercial real estate transactions, leasing matters, acquisition and disposition transactions, financing matters, and property development projects. This role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, revise, proofread, and format commercial real estate legal documents.</li><li>Draft correspondence and legal forms for attorney review.</li><li>Coordinate commercial real estate transaction documentation.</li><li>Assist with purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, amendments, and closing documents.</li><li>Prepare signature packets and closing binders.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, meetings, and deadlines.</li><li>Schedule client meetings, conference calls, and transaction-related meetings.</li><li>Coordinate document execution and notarization processes.</li><li>Maintain and organize electronic and physical client files.</li><li>Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.</li><li>Communicate with clients, brokers, title companies, lenders, surveyors, and vendors.</li><li>Assist with due diligence review and document organization.</li><li>Track transaction progress and critical closing dates.</li><li>Review documents for formatting consistency and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare expense reports, invoices, and administrative reports.</li><li>Coordinate travel arrangements when necessary.</li><li>Assist attorneys with workload management and practice support.</li><li>Support multiple attorneys and legal professionals simultaneously.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a highly organized Legal Secretary to support attorneys handling complex business litigation in San Jose, California. This role requires someone who can manage court-related documentation with precision, maintain critical deadlines, and coordinate smoothly across multiple legal matters in both federal and state courts. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain accurate and responsive in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents for matters in federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with applicable procedural and court-specific rules.</p><p>• Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing deadlines, trials, and other case milestones, and proactively communicate upcoming commitments.</p><p>• Submit documents through electronic filing platforms and court systems, including services commonly used for litigation support and court submissions.</p><p>• Support litigation workflow by organizing case materials, managing transcripts, and maintaining orderly electronic and physical records.</p><p>• Coordinate attorney dictation, correspondence, and document revisions while producing high-quality work product under tight timelines.</p><p>• Assist with trial preparation by assembling binders, exhibits, briefs, and supporting materials needed for hearings and courtroom proceedings.</p><p>• Use legal research and practice support tools to help attorneys access case information, filings, and related litigation documents.</p><p>• Work across multiple active matters at once, prioritizing urgent requests and adjusting quickly to shifting deadlines and attorney needs.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys in Walnut Creek, California. This position plays a key role in keeping legal matters organized, deadlines on track, and court-related documents prepared accurately for filing and trial activity. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, exercises sound judgment in a fast-paced environment, and communicates effectively with attorneys, clients, and outside parties.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage attorney calendars and deadline tracking systems to ensure hearings, filings, meetings, and case milestones are scheduled accurately and completed on time.<br>• Coordinate appointments and legal proceedings with clients, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, co-counsel, and court personnel while maintaining a high level of professionalism.<br>• Review incoming mail and case materials, route items for attorney attention, and update records so time-sensitive matters are properly indexed and calendared.<br>• Draft, format, and finalize correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, discovery materials, and trial-related documents based on dictation, handwritten notes, and draft content.<br>• Organize and maintain confidential electronic case files, making sure documentation is complete, accessible, and updated to reflect ongoing activity.<br>• Prepare and submit court filings, including discovery, pre-trial, and trial documents, in compliance with applicable filing rules and procedural requirements.<br>• Support all phases of discovery by arranging schedules, tracking deadlines, and coordinating related activities for matters involving both plaintiffs and defendants.<br>• Provide dependable secretarial coverage for short-term and long-term assignments and offer backup assistance to other legal support team members as needed.<br>• Stay current on court rules, filing procedures, and litigation support practices while contributing to departmental initiatives and other assigned projects.
<p>A busy employment litigation firm in Emeryville is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This position is fully onsite for the first 90 days to support training, onboarding, and integration with the team, before transitioning to a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation support experience and be comfortable handling traditional legal secretarial responsibilities, including dictation/transcription, state and federal e-filing, document formatting, and calendaring, in a fast-paced law practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support attorneys handling employment litigation matters</li><li>Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Create and maintain Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA)</li><li>File documents in California state and federal courts</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, and reminders</li><li>Coordinate hearings, depositions, meetings, and other case-related events</li><li>Handle document production, organization, and case file maintenance</li><li>Perform dictation and transcription as needed</li><li>Assist with general administrative and legal support duties</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support litigation matters for a team based in Oakland, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can manage case support from initial filing through resolution. The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy in document handling, and the ability to coordinate deadlines across multiple matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents such as pleadings, motions, complaints, summonses, and related case materials.</li><li>Manage electronic court submissions in state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with filing rules and deadlines.</li><li>Track litigation schedules, including hearings, motion dates, discovery timelines, and trial-related milestones.</li><li>Organize case files from opening through conclusion, maintaining accurate records and consistent document formatting.</li><li>Support discovery activities by assembling, proofreading, and processing outgoing and incoming materials.</li><li>Assist with trial preparation by coordinating exhibits, binders, and other materials needed for hearings and court proceedings.</li><li>Create document templates and draft shells to streamline workflow and maintain consistency across legal filings.</li><li>Provide administrative support such as dictation, correspondence formatting, and coordination of legal calendars.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Legal Secretary for the Marin office of our large law firm client. The Legal Secretary will assist 3-4 commercial litigation, labor & employment law, and public entity defense attorneys. A legal secretary with good experience managing civil litigation documents and court filings and who enjoys a diverse and interesting caseload.</p><p><br></p><p>Required qualifications: </p><p>• 2++ years of civil litigation support experience as a legal secretary;</p><p>• Good knowledge of state, Federal, and administrative court rules and procedures for preparing pleadings (incl. some cite checking) and doing e-filings and service on the parties;</p><p>• Software skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and electronic document management systems (e.g., IManage); and</p><p>• High attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skill set, and great word processing, editing and proofreading skills.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity at a nice firm that ensures good work-life balance and cordial workplace culture. Our client offers a base salary of $75,000 - 100,000/yr., DOE, plus year-end discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits (incl. multiple medical/dental/vision insurance plans, 410k Plan with 3% Firm match, and good vacation & sick leave). 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>
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. This role is ideal for a highly organized individual who can manage attorney support tasks, court-related filings, and document preparation in a fast-paced law firm environment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and clients while contributing to the smooth handling of active legal matters.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support litigation attorneys with day-to-day administrative and case-related tasks, ensuring matters move forward efficiently.<br>• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and other case documents with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Manage court submissions, including electronic filings, while following applicable filing procedures and deadlines.<br>• Organize meetings, depositions, and client communications by coordinating schedules, materials, and logistics.<br>• Maintain attorney calendars and track important dates, deadlines, and court appearances.<br>• Partner with internal teams to assist with the intake and closing of legal matters, including records and conflict-related coordination.<br>• Enter, review, and update attorney time records as needed to support accurate billing and reporting.<br>• Provide additional administrative assistance as business needs require within the litigation team.
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy commercial litigation practice. This role is well suited for a confident, detail-oriented individual who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy under pressure, and contribute effectively in a high-volume, partner-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation support experience, takes initiative without constant direction, and is ready to assume ownership of daily responsibilities from the start.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and submit court filings in state and federal courts, ensuring all documents meet procedural rules and deadlines.<br>• Maintain complex litigation calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, court appearances, and other case-related milestones.<br>• Support attorneys with document preparation, revisions, formatting, and transcription from dictated material as needed.<br>• Coordinate case materials, correspondence, and legal records so files remain organized, current, and readily accessible.<br>• Monitor multiple active matters at once and adjust priorities quickly to meet urgent deadlines in a fast-paced practice.<br>• Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, and internal teams to facilitate efficient handling of litigation matters.<br>• Take ownership of assigned work by anticipating needs, following through on deliverables, and helping keep matters on schedule.
We are offering an opportunity for a Legal Secretary based in Oakland, California, United States. The role primarily involves preparing, updating, and managing legal documents and schedules, utilizing legal database software for research and case management, and providing administrative support to attorneys. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Prepare and update various legal documents such as subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, appeals, and motions.<br>• Utilize legal database software like LexisNexis for research and case management purposes.<br>• Manage attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, hearings, depositions, and meetings.<br>• Properly file all legal documents with the courts and ensure their accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Assist with trial preparation tasks such as organizing exhibits, assisting with the jury selection process, and taking courtroom notes.<br>• Maintain and manage client files; retrieve documents as requested by attorneys.<br>• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence ensuring all documents are accurate.<br>• Liaise with clients, opposing council, court personnel, and others to facilitate matter progress.<br>• Perform regular administrative duties such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and data entry.<br>• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software for documentation and management system tasks.
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and ensure the efficient operation of legal cases and firm processes. This role requires a proactive individual who excels in managing legal documentation, scheduling, correspondence, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of litigation procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Open and close legal cases by obtaining necessary contracts, authorizations, and case details, and ensure proper documentation is circulated.<br>• Draft, prepare, and send legal correspondence, including communications with clients and other relevant parties.<br>• Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys and manage incoming mail and service documents appropriately.<br>• Order and organize investigation reports and medical records for case files.<br>• Transcribe dictation promptly and maintain attorney calendars for appointments, depositions, and court schedules.<br>• Create, maintain, and organize both physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documents are saved and routed correctly.<br>• Prepare and file complaints, motions, and other pleadings in state and federal courts, adhering to deadlines and filing requirements.<br>• Schedule court appearances, depositions, and client meetings, arranging for interpreters or videographers when necessary.<br>• Assist in trial preparation by organizing trial binders, exhibits, and other materials, and coordinating expert witnesses and jury instructions.<br>• Manage discovery processes, ensuring timely receipt and distribution to attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
<p>A well-established San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate with 1–2+ years of post-bar experience to join its growing practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and the potential for long-term placement. The Associate will support all phases of civil litigation on plaintiff-side matters, primarily personal injury cases. While plaintiff-side personal injury experience is preferred, the firm is open to candidates from any civil litigation practice area who are eager to transition into this space.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation-related documents</li><li>Manage written discovery and assist with depositions</li><li>Conduct legal research and factual investigations</li><li>Assist with case strategy, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations</li><li>Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel</li><li>Support senior attorneys throughout the lifecycle of active litigation matters</li></ul>
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team in Berkeley, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic plaintiff IP firm by supporting various administrative, legal, and organizational tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring versatility to a team-oriented office setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage reception duties, including answering phones and greeting visitors with professionalism.<br>• Coordinate court filings and handle e-filing processes accurately and efficiently.<br>• Support civil litigation tasks through calendar management and scheduling.<br>• Assist with administrative responsibilities such as document organization and office setup.<br>• Perform light paralegal duties as required, including aiding in litigation preparation.<br>• Maintain organized records and ensure timely updates to legal documents.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to meet deadlines and client needs.<br>• Provide general office support to ensure smooth daily operations.<br>• Handle correspondence and communication with courts and clients.<br>• Adapt to a variety of tasks, combining administrative, secretarial, and paralegal work.
We are looking for a dependable Legal Assistant to support a trusts and estates practice in Burlingame, California. This position plays an important role in keeping client files, correspondence, and administrative workflows organized for a group of paralegals. The right candidate is comfortable handling recurring processes, communicating clearly, and maintaining a high level of accuracy in a structured office environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily incoming and outgoing mail by sorting materials, preparing correspondence, and ensuring timely distribution to the appropriate team members.<br>• Create, update, and maintain organized paper and digital client files, including document intake, scanning, indexing, and ongoing records upkeep.<br>• Prepare documents for signature by reviewing formatting, completeness, and supporting materials before circulation.<br>• Draft transmittal letters and other client-facing correspondence to send completed documents and related information.<br>• Monitor certified mail activity, including receipt tracking and confirmation of delivery for important legal communications.<br>• Support legal and administrative filings by coordinating check requests, lodging wills, recording deeds, and preparing proofs of service.<br>• Assemble exhibits and backup documentation for petitions, tax filings, and other matters handled by the trusts and estates team.<br>• Assist with post-recording follow-up by attaching confirmations, updating files, and sending final transmittal materials as needed.
<p>Legal Assistant to join our team in San Francisco, California.</p><p><br></p><p>Duties: </p><ul><li>Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials. </li><li>TOCs and TOAs</li><li>Electronic and paper filing </li><li>Prepare binders and document production </li><li>Provide administrative assistance on complex litigation processes and deadlines</li><li>Support attorneys with time management tasks, time entry and billing coordination </li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in Oakland, California. This role requires expertise in civil litigation procedures and fluency in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in legal document preparation, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and draft routine legal documents, including complaints, discovery materials, motions, and briefs.<br>• Manage e-filing processes and ensure timely submission of court documents.<br>• Coordinate and maintain legal calendars, including deadlines and court appearances.<br>• Conduct thorough analysis and prioritization of legal tasks and projects.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro efficiently to support legal operations.<br>• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish to assist with bilingual legal needs.<br>• Apply in-depth knowledge of California Superior Court civil litigation rules and procedures.<br>• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all court filings and documentation.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to meet case deadlines and objectives.
<p>Congenial law firm is seeking a REMOTE part-time Legal Assistant to join their Bay Area team. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, with extensive experience in litigation support and a strong understanding of legal procedures. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing critical tasks efficiently. This role will ideally be 20-25 hours/week. The hourly range for this remote position would be $30-45/hr. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and assemble motions, tables of contents, and tables of authorities with precision and accuracy.</p><p>• Handle electronic court filings across various platforms while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.</p><p>• Manage litigation calendars to track important deadlines and court dates effectively.</p><p>• Coordinate and organize court filings to support attorneys in ongoing cases.</p><p>• Maintain detailed documentation and records related to litigation processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys and other legal staff to ensure seamless workflow and task completion.</p><p>• Provide administrative support in civil litigation matters, including document formatting and proofreading.</p><p>• Monitor and prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines and deliver high-quality work.</p><p>• Adapt to changing workloads and take on additional hours when necessary.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant with commercial real estate experience to support attorneys handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions and related legal matters. This role will provide both administrative and substantive legal support while assisting with court calendaring, e-filing, document preparation, and overall matter management. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling commercial real estate matters.</li><li>Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence.</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars and schedule appointments, meetings, and deadlines.</li><li>Track and manage court deadlines and litigation-related calendars.</li><li>Perform state and federal court e-filings.</li><li>Prepare court forms and filing packages.</li><li>Coordinate service of process and filing confirmations.</li><li>Assist with commercial lease agreements, amendments, purchase agreements, and closing documents.</li><li>Maintain transaction and matter files.</li><li>Organize due diligence materials and transaction documentation.</li><li>Prepare closing binders and document indexes.</li><li>Draft routine correspondence and legal forms.</li><li>Coordinate document execution and signature collection.</li><li>Communicate with clients, title companies, escrow officers, lenders, brokers, and third-party vendors.</li><li>Monitor deadlines associated with transactions and litigation matters.</li><li>Assist with billing, expense reporting, and administrative tasks.</li><li>Manage document management systems and file organization.</li><li>Conduct legal and public record research as requested.</li><li>Support attorneys with document productions and information requests.</li><li>Assist with hearing preparation and filing logistics when needed.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client interactions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a highly respected San Francisco law firm specializing in land use, environmental, and public interest litigation, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their team on a contract basis with the potential for long-term conversion based on mutual fit. This hybrid opportunity requires just 1–2 days per week onsite in the firm's San Francisco office and offers the opportunity to support attorneys handling complex land use, environmental, and public interest litigation before California state and federal courts and administrative agencies.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring a strong litigation support background with the ability to independently manage California state and federal court filings, litigation calendaring, deadline management, advanced legal document production, and attorney support across multiple active matters. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing high-level litigation support with firm administration, including attorney timekeeping, billing support, agency docket monitoring, and special projects, while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Calendar litigation deadlines, schedule hearings, and coordinate attorney logistics across multiple active matters.</li><li>Draft, proofread, format, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, motions, discovery, briefs, and other legal documents.</li><li>Prepare, electronically file, and serve documents in California state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and filing procedures.</li><li>Generate Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs) utilizing advanced Microsoft Word styles and document formatting.</li><li>Maintain attorney timekeeping records, assist with billing administration, and support other litigation and administrative initiatives as needed.</li><li>Monitor agency agendas and dockets while supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation and administrative proceedings.</li><li>Assist with firm administrative initiatives, including MCLE compliance, RFP/RFQ responses, and other special projects.</li><li>Communicate with attorneys, courts, clients, agencies, and outside vendors while maintaini</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>National AmLaw 100 firm has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support their 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. This is a long-term, open-ended contract position that offers 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 contribute right away.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><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>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for a highly regarded plaintiff-side personal injury and civil rights litigation law firm in the North Bay. The Legal Secretary will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, assisting the partners with court filings, coordinating meetings, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery. A good candidate is organized, diligent, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about helping individual and family clients achieve justice and full recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>Principle responsibilities:</p><p>• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents;</p><p>• File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts;</p><p>• Work with paralegal to prepare and serve discovery;</p><p>• Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records;</p><p>• Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email;</p><p>• Create and maintain digital case files for each client;</p><p>• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar; and</p><p>• Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail.</p><p><br></p><p>Desired qualifications:</p><p>• 5+ year litigation legal assistant experience;</p><p>• Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF) e-filing platforms, rules, and eDockets is preferred;</p><p>• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor;</p><p>• Good written (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills;</p><p>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects;</p><p>• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines efficiently; and</p><p>• Solid office software, word processing, database maintenance, and internet research skills.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a terrific direct-hire opportunity with some telecommute flexibility to work remotely part of the week. Our client is offering an annual base salary range of $75,000 – 100,000+/year, depending on experience, for a regular 35-hour workweek (7-hour workday). Some overtime available, but it’s not common. There is bonus compensation and some employment benefits including HMO medical insurance plan, commuter checks, disability insurance, 401k Plan after at least one years of service, and paid vacation and paid sick leave. The attorneys and the office are very friendly and is a nice place to work.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Mgr. for Permanent Placement Services, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>