<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> with Robert Half is partnering with a boutique, San Francisco-based multi-family office that provides tailored financial solutions to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. This firm delivers a comprehensive range of services, including investment advisory, retirement planning, lending strategies, and customized family office support. The team fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, grounded in long-term client relationships. They value professional excellence, continuous learning, and leveraging technology to enhance the client experience.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Act as the primary point of contact for all service-related client needs, ensuring timely and precise execution across a range of requests</li><li>Collaborate with senior leadership to implement client-specific strategies and contribute to firm-wide initiatives</li><li>Build deep relationships by understanding client preferences, anticipating needs, and exceeding expectations</li><li>Guide and support junior team members, including Client Service Associates and Analysts, on shared accounts</li><li>Work closely with clients and their external advisors (tax, legal, estate) to implement complex wealth planning strategies, including philanthropic and tax-advantaged initiatives</li><li>Foster strong relationships with clients’ extended professional teams, such as personal CFOs, executive assistants, and family office staff</li><li>Serve as a mentor and subject matter resource for new team members</li><li>Partner with internal investment professionals to assist in cash deployment and portfolio implementation</li><li>Provide cross-functional support on internal projects and firm priorities as needed</li></ul>
Responsibilities<br><br>Conduct legal research<br>Update and maintain internal databases<br>Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices<br>Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests<br>Gather relevant information from a variety of sources<br>Liaise between trial team and internal/external third parties<br>Communicating with retained experts and preparing relevant materials for expert review<br>Help with voir dire, jury selection and witness preparation<br>Subpoena medical, billing, and radiology records, employment records, workers compensation records, and other entities<br>Prepare comprehensive medical chronologies and Howell analysis<br>Summarize written discovery and document productions<br>Conduct background checks, social media investigations, litigation history<br><br><br>Qualifications<br><br>3+ years’ recent experience in civil litigation – employment and/or wage and hour class action/PAGA experience required<br>You MUST be competent and proficient in the use of Word, Outlook, and One Drive<br>You MUST be able to navigate the web like Magellan<br>You must be able to handle working with several different databases of information and comfortable organizing data<br>Think on your feet and make smart decisions<br>Your ability to listen to what you are being told and ask follow-up questions is very important<br>Able to talk to people (employees, clients, visitors, salespeople, servers, the public, doctors, and people at the insurance company) in a manner that is polite, detail oriented, well-spoken, and that puts them at ease<br>You need to be willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time<br>Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle a high caseload<br>Trial preparation and trial support experience is required<br>Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.<br>ABA approved paralegal certificate or other relevant certification
<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> with Robert Half is partnering with a boutique, San Francisco-based multi-family office that provides tailored financial solutions to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. This firm delivers a comprehensive range of services, including investment advisory, retirement planning, lending strategies, and customized family office support. The team fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, grounded in long-term client relationships. They value professional excellence, continuous learning, and leveraging technology to enhance the client experience.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Act as the primary point of contact for all service-related client needs, ensuring timely and precise execution across a range of requests</li><li>Collaborate with senior leadership to implement client-specific strategies and contribute to firm-wide initiatives</li><li>Build deep relationships by understanding client preferences, anticipating needs, and exceeding expectations</li><li>Guide and support junior team members, including Client Service Associates and Analysts, on shared accounts</li><li>Work closely with clients and their external advisors (tax, legal, estate) to implement complex wealth planning strategies, including philanthropic and tax-advantaged initiatives</li><li>Foster strong relationships with clients’ extended professional teams, such as personal CFOs, executive assistants, and family office staff</li><li>Serve as a mentor and subject matter resource for new team members</li><li>Partner with internal investment professionals to assist in cash deployment and portfolio implementation</li><li>Provide cross-functional support on internal projects and firm priorities as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a respected defense law firm in Oakland seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to a team of busy attorneys. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing litigation workflows.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.</li><li>Handle state and federal court filings, including e-filing and service of documents.</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, track case deadlines, and manage scheduling.</li><li>Coordinate meetings, travel, and client communications with professionalism.</li><li>Organize and maintain case files, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.</li></ul>
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 seeking a Paralegal to join our team in Walnut Creek, California. This role is crucial to our operations, requiring the successful candidate to have a solid understanding of legal procedures, excellent case management skills, and the ability to handle complaints effectively. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Handle all aspects of litigation, including filing lawsuits, preparing legal documents, and managing court proceedings.<br>• Utilize case management software to effectively handle all cases.<br>• Use LexisNexis for legal research and to stay current on relevant laws and regulations.<br>• Create and manage Excel spreadsheets to track case progression and client information.<br>• Oversee billing functions to ensure all legal services are accurately billed and collected.<br>• Draft and prepare legal briefings for review by attorneys.<br>• Manage calendars and schedule meetings, court dates, and other important events.<br>• Administer claims and handle all aspects of complaint resolution.<br>• Utilize Adobe Acrobat for document management purposes.<br>• Ensure all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support the goal of providing excellent client service.
<p>Growing boutique firm is seeking a paralegal to join their team. This role is key to our operations in the litigation industry, and involves tasks such as preparing and submitting filings, managing case schedules, maintaining case files, assisting with legal and factual research, and much more. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist attorneys with comprehensive legal and factual research, including the preparation of case timelines and the analysis and synthesis of facts.</p><p>• Organize and manage case files, client information, and records to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval.</p><p>• Prepare and submit filings to State and Federal Courts and arbitration tribunals, adhering to all relevant guidelines and procedures.</p><p>• Provide support in all aspects of litigation, from investigations and discovery to trial preparation, including the creation and maintenance of document databases and logs, document production, and on-site trial support.</p><p>• Facilitate effective case management by maintaining organized schedules and providing timely reminders of hearings, appointments, and deadlines.</p><p>• Help in the preparation of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, correspondence, spreadsheets, and declarations.</p><p>• Ensure accurate formatting, proofreading, cite-checking, and blue-book documentation.</p><p>• Record time in line with ABA litigation guidelines, ensuring all case-related administrative and billable duties are performed.</p><p>• Utilize skills in e-filing and e-service across multiple jurisdictions, using online file and serve portals such as PACER, CM/ECF, and File & ServeXpress.B</p>
<p>Our client, a respected public agency in the East Bay, is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Legal Secretary to join its legal team on a long-term contract basis - 2 days on-site in Oakland, 3 days remote. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in civil litigation support, including e-filing in both state and federal courts, managing calendars and deadlines, and preparing, formatting, and finalizing legal pleadings and discovery documents. Prior experience supporting attorneys handling public entity or municipal matters is highly desirable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.</li><li>Handle <strong>state and federal court e-filing</strong>, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.</li><li>Maintain litigation calendars, track deadlines, and schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.</li><li>Draft tables of contents and authorities (TOCs/TOAs) with precision and attention to detail.</li><li>Manage case files, organize exhibits, and assist with trial preparation as needed.</li><li>Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals in a team-oriented environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a construction services law firm in Oakland is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join its team on a full-time, fully onsite contract basis (40 hours/week). This role offers the opportunity to work on complex civil litigation matters, including discovery, trial preparation, and eDiscovery, with the potential for permanent hire based on performance and team fit.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and respond to discovery requests</li><li>Prepare pleadings from templates and manage case filings</li><li>Draft and process subpoenas</li><li>Assist with exhibit lists, witness binders, and trial logistics</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys to ensure readiness for hearings and trials</li><li>Conduct document review using Relativity</li><li>Organize and manage eDiscovery processes for civil litigation cases</li></ul>
<p>Semiconductor company has an immediate opening for a skilled and detail-oriented <strong>Patent Prosecution Paralegal</strong> to join our legal team. This position is ideal for a candidate with at least two years of experience in patent prosecution, including hands-on knowledge of U.S. patent regulations and procedures. The paralegal will be responsible for assisting attorneys in preparing, managing, and filing patent-related documents, ensuring compliance with USPTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) requirements, and maintaining accurate records throughout the patent lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing organization's intellectual property (IP) portfolio while utilizing your highly specialized skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>U.S. Patent Prosecution Support</strong></p><ul><li>Filing with USPTO: Prepare and file patent applications, office action responses, information disclosure statements, and other related USPTO filings.</li><li>Docketing Management: Review and docket incoming USPTO correspondence and deadlines, ensuring all actions are tracked and completed in a timely manner.</li><li>Recording Assignments and Power of Attorneys (POAs): Prepare, file, and manage recording of patent assignments and Power of Attorney documents with the USPTO.</li></ul><p><strong>Administrative Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and update case files, ensuring all documentation is current and easily accessible.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and inventors to gather required documentation and information for filings.</li><li>Monitor and process routine patent file updates, including status reports and reminders for due dates.</li></ul><p><strong>Patent Portfolio Management</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in maintaining accurate records in patent portfolio management databases.</li><li>Track the status of patent applications throughout their lifecycle, including prosecution, maintenance, and renewals (as applicable).</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for our international law firm client in the Silicon Valley (hybrid telecommute) with a leading intellectual property (IP) and commercial litigation practice. </p><p><br></p><p>To qualify, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience formatting and finalizing pleadings for e-filing (or manual) in Federal & state courts, tables of contents (TOC's) and tables of authorities (TOA's), case management, trial preparation and procedure, discovery and large document productions, and calendaring. Experience supporting IP litigators in patent infringement lawsuits is preferred. Technically, candidates should ideally be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel), PC Docs, and PDF/Adobe. Soft skills required include detail-oriented, very organized, excellent verbal/written communication, dependable, timely, efficient, and team player.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity and hours are 37.5 per week (sometimes overtime). Our prestigious client is offering a base salary of $85,000 - 125,000+/yr, DOE, employment benefits (including 401k Plan with Firm contributions), and 20 days PTO and 10 firm holidays. 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 Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. This role is essential in providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth case management and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal processes and a proactive approach to managing deadlines and priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate attorney schedules by organizing meetings, depositions, court appearances, and travel plans while tracking filing deadlines and court requirements.<br>• Prepare and format legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal standards.<br>• Manage document submissions for court filings, discovery processes, arbitration, mediation, and hearings.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing mail efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and proper routing as needed.<br>• Draft correspondence, analyze information, and arrange logistics for court reporters, expert witnesses, and other legal resources.<br>• Create and maintain reminder systems for deadlines and calendar events to support case preparation.<br>• Organize and maintain both client-specific and general files, periodically reviewing them for archiving or closure.<br>• Oversee conflict checks and new matter request forms, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to protocols.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism to uphold attorney-client relationships.<br>• Assist with time entry, billing reviews, and document assembly, as well as any additional administrative tasks as required.
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to work with a firm that represents worker and labor unions located in Oakland, California. In this role, you will be tasked with managing legal documentation, collaborating with legal teams, and leveraging your litigation experience to support the firm's operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage and organize legal documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility in the system</p><p><br></p><p>• Collaborate efficiently with legal teams to facilitate smooth operation</p><p><br></p><p>• Utilize your litigation experience to assist in case preparation and management</p><p><br></p><p>• Respond to inquiries related to legal proceedings and documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Monitor client accounts and legal proceedings, taking action where necessary</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of legal documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all legal data and information</p>
<p>We are on the lookout for a diligent and high energy Litigation Secretary to join a growing law firm in San Francisco, California. As a Legal Secretary, your role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys, facilitating meetings, managing attorneys' calendars and handling court filings. This role operates within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity to engage with various aspects of the legal process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Traveling to and attending trials with the Partner.</p><p>• Providing administrative and clerical support to Litigation Attorneys in relation to their cases and clients</p><p>• Drafting and editing correspondence, memos, and other legal documents</p><p>• Handling court filings and e-filings</p><p>• Facilitating meetings, depositions, and client calls</p><p>• Maintaining attorneys' calendars and coordinating with the records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters</p><p>• Entering and editing attorney time as necessary</p><p>• Utilizing strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and deadlines</p><p>• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills in communication with clients, attorneys, and courts</p><p>• Displaying strong word processing and formatting skills, including experience generating tables of contents and tables of authorities</p><p>• Independently e-filing in accordance with court rules</p><p>• Leveraging civil litigation experience and knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills required for this role include Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation Experience, e-Filing, Court Filing, Courts - Federal, Courts - State, and Managing Calendar.</p>
<p>Established San Francisco law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Secretary to support their growing practice. This role requires an experienced individual with a deep understanding of litigation processes and filing procedures across multiple patent venues. Join a dynamic team that values precision, efficiency, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in Intellectual Property litigation.</p><p>• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and patent filings.</p><p>• File legal documents in various patent venues, such as NDCal, CDCal, WDTex, EDTex, and DDel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.</p><p>• Maintain organized case files and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions.</p><p>• Handle time entries and billing processes with attention to detail.</p><p>• Liaise with clients and external parties to facilitate communication and case progress.</p><p>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks, including notary public services and document management.</p><p>• Support partners in building and expanding their Intellectual Property practice.</p>
