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.
<p>Our client is seeking a strategic and highly organized Legal Operations Manager to support their legal team in driving operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance initiatives. This is a full-time ongoing contract role with potential for conversion. This person would need to be able to report on-site to their San Francisco office at least 2 times a week.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate Legal Team projects such as whistleblower program management, SOX compliance, training modules, corporate calendar oversight, CLM implementation, template development, policy updates, and audits.</li><li>Act as a liaison between Legal and other departments to ensure alignment, track requests, monitor progress, and manage deliverables.</li><li>Support corporate-level compliance initiatives in partnership with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance Legal Team efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Manage vendor onboarding, billing, and budget tracking in coordination with the General Counsel.</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>
