<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Paralegal for the East Bay office of a leading national trial law firm. The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for managing the firm's casework. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a FRIENDLY office with a VERY COLLEGIAL TEAM and have great hands-on litigation and substantive discovery experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the responsibilities for the position:</p><p>• Open and maintain case files containing medical records, case activity, list of court dates, settlement information, etc.;</p><p>• Summarize and upload medical records, radiology films, medical billing, pathology results into database;</p><p>• Handle requests for medical, employment, military, Social Security, autopsy, and other records and prepare draft of objections to release;</p><p>• Draft responses to interrogatories, discovery requests, and meet and confer letters;</p><p>• Obtain authorizations from plaintiffs and provide records to opposing counsel and medical experts;</p><p>• Contact physicians and hospitals to get and draft declarations for deposition and trial preference motions for terminally ill plaintiffs;</p><p>• Prepare depo notices, book court reporters/videographers, draft and serve subpoenas for witnesses and documents;</p><p>• Enter court appearances and discovery / motion due dates into Master Calendar and apprise attorneys of upcoming deadlines;</p><p>• Draft pleadings including ex parte applications, noticed motions (e.g., preference, consolidate), offers to compromise, case management conference (CMC) statements, etc.;</p><p>• Prepare correspondence with clients, referring counsel, opposing counsel for supervising attorneys’ signature;</p><p>• Phone clients and treaters to update status reports;</p><p>• Significant trial preparation (and even war room coordination and trial attendance for senior paralegal) work for busy trial calendar.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the qualifications for the role:</p><p>• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal working with plaintiffs and their families and reviewing medical and personnel records in a tort/personal injury practice (need for sensitivity and compassion!);</p><p>• High attention to detail, very organized (understand the flow of civil litigation and the motion calendar and the due dates), sound decision making and creative problem solving abilities;</p><p>• Excellent communication skills, team player but can also work independently, able to work fast under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, and manage numerous tasks for heavy caseload; and</p><p>• IT literate, experience with preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities (TOCs/TOAs), proficiency with Microsoft Word (good formatting skills needed) and litigation support software; and</p><p>• Trial preparation experience is a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity. Our well-regarded law firm client pays a base salary of $75,000 - 95,000+/yr, DOE, and great benefits (e.g., 100% of medical insurance premium covered for employee and family and 401(k) Plan with Firm match)! For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com. Thank you!</p>
<p>Midsized law firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys, ensuring cases are handled efficiently from start to finish. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex legal matters while utilizing cutting-edge e-discovery technology and collaborating with a dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage case workflows from initiation through resolution, including trial or settlement and post-trial activities.</p><p>• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, ensuring citation accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Oversee document reviews and leverage e-discovery tools to organize, search, and produce relevant data.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage document productions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Assist with preparation for depositions and hearings by compiling exhibits and creating witness outlines.</p><p>• Perform litigation support tasks such as Bates stamping, hyperlinking PDFs, and managing litigation deadlines.</p><p>• Draft subpoenas and facilitate their proper service, while obtaining necessary documents from third parties.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to secure litigation support services and resources.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and monitor pending decisions relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and detailed billable time entries, ensuring compliance with annual billing requirements.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assisting attorneys with the management and preparation of legal documents, including motions, complaints, and briefs.<br>• Handling client and witness interviews for hearing, deposition, and trial.<br>• Conducting thorough and accurate legal support work as permitted by the rules of the California State Bar.<br>• Utilizing exceptional communication and analytical skills to resolve complex legal issues.<br>• Working independently and collaboratively with the team to ensure legal tasks are completed efficiently.<br>• Managing evidence in an organized manner to assist attorneys in the litigation process.<br>• Utilizing creative thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle legal challenges.<br>• Maintaining a high level of performance and delivering measurable results.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our dynamic team in San Jose, California. This role involves providing essential legal support to attorneys, managing a variety of family law cases, and ensuring the highest level of service to clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong understanding of California family law, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist attorneys in handling family law cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, restraining orders, and adoption.<br>• Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, declarations, stipulations, and discovery responses in compliance with California Family Code and local court rules.<br>• Coordinate and manage court filings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission using e-filing systems.<br>• Communicate with clients to gather necessary documentation, prepare them for hearings, depositions, and mediations, while maintaining strict confidentiality.<br>• Conduct legal research and compile evidence to support case strategies and trial preparation.<br>• Organize case files, exhibits, and trial binders to ensure attorneys are fully prepared for proceedings.<br>• Draft, review, and organize discovery requests and responses, including interrogatories, requests for production, and subpoenas.<br>• Maintain detailed calendars for attorneys, tracking deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court appearances.<br>• Utilize legal case management software to organize and maintain both electronic and physical case files.<br>• Adhere to firm policies and ethical rules, ensuring compliance with all court regulations.
<p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting a Trusts, Estates & Probate Paralegal for its well-regarded estate and tax planning law firm client in downtown San Francisco (close to BART/MUNI). The firm services the estates of many of the Bay Area's high net worth and ultra-high net worth families.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the responsibilities of the Paralegal position:</p><p>- Help the attorneys draft, revise, and finalize trusts, wills, and other estate planning and real estate transaction documents (e.g., purchase & sale agreements);</p><p>- Perform online research (on LexisNexis) and County records research with the various Recorders Offices to gather information on asset transfers, prepare real estate conveyance documents and the transfer of stocks and bonds, partnership and corporate interests, and other assets;</p><p>- Handle filings with the Probate Courts per court procedures and manage those petitions through final distribution;</p><p>- Conduct business entity formation, filings, and maintenance; and</p><p>- Assist with court supervised trust & estate administrations, as well as accountings.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the qualifications for the Paralegal position:</p><p>- 3++ years of paralegal experience doing estate planning work, and ideally has expertise in Probate Code, Probate Court proceedings, and Heggstad petitions;</p><p>- Paralegal Certificate, Attorney Attestation of Paralegal Work, or otherwise qualified under California Business & Professions Code §6450 et seq.;</p><p>- Software proficiency: MS Word for word processing, Excel (preferred), and Adobe;</p><p>- Notary Public commission is preferred, but can become active once hired; and</p><p>- Flexible work style, able to work independently and complete projects on time, comfortable working on rush assignments, and dedicated to providing high quality legal work product to law firm clientele.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent direct-hire (perm) opportunity with a boutique wealth planning practice that has done very well. The office is very familial-like (good team of paralegals) and is a fairly laid-back atmosphere with very little need for overtime. The base salary range is $80,000-110,000+/yr, DOE, and the employment benefits package is competitive. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-respected <strong>personal injury law firm in Walnut Creek</strong> seeking a skilled contract-to-hire <strong>Litigation Paralegal</strong> to join their team. This role offers a hybrid schedule and the chance to work on complex, high-value cases alongside experienced trial attorneys.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and respond to discovery requests</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness files, and jury instructions</li><li>Conduct legal and factual research to support case strategy</li><li>Summarize depositions, medical records, and expert reports</li><li>Manage case calendars, deadlines, and filings</li><li>Provide end-to-end litigation support from pre-trial through verdict</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our team in Menlo Park, California. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of complex legal matters while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment. The position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence two days per week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide attorneys with support in family law cases, including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, property division, and marital agreements.<br>• Maintain and organize client records in electronic formats, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.<br>• Conduct legal research, manage attorney calendars, monitor court deadlines, and act as a point of contact between clients and attorneys.<br>• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, forms, and discovery materials, as well as coordinate court filings and process serving.<br>• Assist attorneys in trial preparation by creating pleadings, trial notes, and exhibit binders.<br>• Compile and serve discovery requests and responses in a timely manner.<br>• Arrange and oversee the preparation of materials for hearings, mediation sessions, and settlement conferences.<br>• Ensure compliance with local court rules and deadlines while managing administrative tasks efficiently.
We are looking for a dedicated Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team in Walnut Creek, California. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting the success of litigation efforts. As part of a national defense law firm, you will play a key role in case preparation and management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate the acquisition and review of medical, employment, and educational records through subpoenas, nonparty requests, and Open Records Act inquiries.<br>• Create detailed medical chronologies to assist in case evaluation and strategy development.<br>• Collaborate closely with attorneys and legal staff to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to case deadlines.<br>• Safeguard sensitive legal documents and uphold confidentiality standards.<br>• Organize case files, conduct document reviews, and manage databases to support litigation activities.<br>• Utilize legal research tools and document management software effectively to enhance case preparation and workflow.
We are looking for a skilled Trust and Estate Paralegal to join our team in Orinda, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in assisting attorneys with estate planning, trust administration, and litigation matters. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing estate planning documents, including wills and trusts.<br>• Support litigation efforts related to trust disputes and estate matters by managing discovery processes and preparing case files.<br>• Coordinate and manage trust administration tasks, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.<br>• Serve as a licensed Notary Public to notarize essential legal documents as needed.<br>• Conduct legal research to provide accurate information and recommendations to attorneys.<br>• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and accessible.<br>• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and provide updates on case progress.<br>• Collaborate with the legal team to prepare for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.<br>• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of required filings and documentation.<br>• Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient workflows for estate planning and litigation processes.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Santa Rosa, California. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, from case preparation to trial execution. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to contribute to complex legal matters in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough legal research and draft memorandums using platforms such as Lexis and Westlaw.<br>• Manage evidence collection and document production for cases, including coordinating efforts with clients, opposing counsel, and IT teams.<br>• Prepare detailed chronologies of evidence and facts to support legal claims and defenses.<br>• Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, motions, declarations, and other legal documents.<br>• Review discovery responses and prepare initial drafts of meet-and-confer letters.<br>• Organize deposition materials, including outlines, exhibits, and transcript summaries.<br>• Support pre-trial preparation by compiling evidence, creating witness lists, and assembling trial binders.<br>• Coordinate witness appearances, expert consultations, and document exchanges for expert reports and depositions.<br>• Provide assistance during trial, including jury selection and motions in limine.<br>• Manage litigation calendars for attorneys using Compulaw, ensuring deadlines are met for state, federal, and appellate courts.
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Family Law Associate to join our legal team in the Silicon Valley. This role is ideal for attorneys who are passionate about family law and eager to contribute their expertise to a collaborative environment. Whether you prefer onsite involvement or remote flexibility, this position offers opportunities based on individual experience levels.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in family law cases, including divorce, custody, adoption, and support matters.</p><p>• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and agreements.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.</p><p>• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to ensure efficient case management.</p><p>• Provide compassionate and detail-oriented counsel to clients during emotionally sensitive situations.</p><p>• Manage and prioritize multiple cases effectively while adhering to deadlines.</p><p>• Utilize case management and document management software to maintain organized records.</p><p>• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, trials, and mediation sessions.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in family law regulations and legal precedents.</p><p>• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices within the firm.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Legal Operations Manager to join our team in the Silicon Valley. In this role, you will oversee key aspects of legal and investment operations, ensuring seamless management of equity and debt portfolios, vendor contracts, and compliance processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and is eager to contribute to process optimization and technology implementation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to support investment and exit transactions, including compliance checks, document preparation, due diligence, and post-closing administration.</p><p>• Manage portfolio-related requests, such as processing stockholder consents, audit confirmations, and due diligence tasks.</p><p>• Coordinate vendor and contract management processes, including negotiation, onboarding, and payment processing for various contract types.</p><p>• Oversee the operation and management of key programs, such as external consultant initiatives and workflow optimization.</p><p>• Maintain and optimize legal technology solutions, including platforms like Ironclad, SimpleLegal, DocuSign, and AODocs.</p><p>• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within legal operations.</p><p>• Compile, organize, and analyze data to support internal and external reporting requirements, including public filings.</p><p>• Perform administrative tasks, such as document filing, data organization, and tracking daily activities to ensure smooth legal operations.</p>
