<p>San Francisco law firm looking for Litigation Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary with at least 3-5 years of experience to join a thriving legal practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> · Provide secretarial support to litigation attorneys.</p><p> · Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and discovery materials. </p><p> · Manage and organize case files. </p><p> · Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, court appearances, and deadlines, and make necessary arrangements.</p><p> · Electronic filing (e-filing) procedures in state and federal courts.</p><p> · Perform other administrative to support the team. </p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Emeryville to identify an experienced Litigation Secretary who thrives in a fast-paced, trial-driven environment. This is an on-site role, ideal for a detail-oriented secretary who enjoys being an integral part of litigation success from intake through trial.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, format, revise, and proofread litigation documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and subpoenas</li><li>Handle state and federal e-filing in California courts (including superior and appellate courts, as applicable)</li><li>Maintain and manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and court appearances with accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Coordinate trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and logistics</li><li>Manage document organization and electronic file maintenance</li><li>Assist with service of process and filings with opposing counsel and courts</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, vendors, and opposing counsel</li><li>Provide general administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a midsized firm in the East Bay. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with substantial experience in litigation matters, ideally with exposure to labor and employment cases. You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through administrative tasks, document preparation, court filings, and calendar management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.</p><p>• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.</p><p>• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.</p><p>• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.</p><p>• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.</p><p>• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.</p><p>• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.</p><p>• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.</p>
<p>Established law firm is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their close-knit team in Emeryville, California. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in litigation and proficiency in electronic filing systems for state and federal courts. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting attorneys and ensuring smooth case management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and file legal documents and pleadings using electronic filing systems for state and federal courts.</p><p>• Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate court appearances to ensure all schedules are maintained.</p><p>• Organize and maintain both physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials and correspondence.</p><p>• Draft, proofread, and edit legal correspondence such as memos, letters, and other official documents.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and court personnel to handle procedural requirements and case updates.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, witness lists, and creating trial binders.</p><p>• Schedule meetings, depositions, conference calls, and oversee travel arrangements whenever necessary.</p><p>• Respond promptly to attorney and client requests, ensuring workflows are managed efficiently to meet deadlines.</p>
<p>A well-respected civil litigation firm in Oakland is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team on a hybrid basis. This is a great opportunity for paralegals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers meaningful case responsibility, work-life balance, and long-term growth potential.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of litigation support from case inception through trial</li><li>Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and subpoenas</li><li>Coordinate and manage discovery (propounding, responding, document review, productions)</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness files, and trial logistics</li><li>Conduct legal and factual research</li><li>Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and docketing</li><li>Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and court personnel</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Paralegal to join a commercial litigation firm in Oakland, California. This role is crucial to our operations as you will be responsible for assisting attorneys with legal and factual research, case management, and preparing legal documents. You will also have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of litigation from investigations to trial preparation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Assist in the preparation and submission of filings with State and Federal Courts and arbitration tribunals.</p><p>• Schedule hearings, appointments, and deadlines, ensuring smooth case management.</p><p>• Maintain accurate case files, client information, and records in an organized manner.</p><p>• Conduct legal and factual research, including creating case timelines and synthesizing facts.</p><p>• Aid in the preparation of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.</p><p>• Proofread, format, and check citations in documents, adhering to the Bluebook citation guide.</p><p>• Provide comprehensive assistance in all aspects of litigation, including investigations, discovery, and trial preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and manage document databases and logs; produce documents when necessary.</p><p>• Record time in accordance with ABA litigation guidelines.</p><p>• Perform other case-related administrative duties as assigned.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our team in Fairfield, California. In this role, you will handle a variety of complex and confidential administrative tasks, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning of departmental operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform advanced office support tasks, requiring independent judgment and specialized knowledge.<br>• Research and compile data from multiple sources to complete forms or create detailed reports.<br>• Provide clear information to staff and the public, ensuring policies and procedures are effectively communicated.<br>• Organize and maintain departmental files, ensuring records are accurate and easily accessible.<br>• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and specialized documents with precision.<br>• Manage and track official documents, ensuring compliance with departmental regulations.<br>• Utilize computer systems to input data, generate reports, and maintain databases.<br>• Handle administrative details such as ordering supplies, coordinating equipment repairs, and updating reference materials.<br>• Review computer-generated reports for errors and ensure corrections are made promptly.<br>• Train or supervise team members on specific projects or procedures when necessary.
