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16 results for Project Assistant in San Jose, CA

Project Assistant
  • Mountain View, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Temporary Development Assistant</strong></p><p><strong>100% Remote | Contract</strong></p><p>Creative Commons is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Temporary Development Assistant</strong> to support the Fundraising Team during its busiest year-end giving season. This role will assist with donation processing, donor data management, acknowledgment letters, prospect research, and general administrative support while collaborating with a fully remote team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and track donor gifts and contributions</li><li>Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and donor management databases</li><li>Prepare donor acknowledgment and thank-you correspondence</li><li>Conduct donor and prospect research</li><li>Support fundraising operations and administrative projects</li><li>Collaborate effectively with remote team members across time zones</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Program Assistant
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Program Assistant</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative support for program operations, communications, and scheduling.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Schedule meetings and maintain calendars</li><li>Process documentation and maintain records</li><li>Assist with data entry and reporting</li><li>Respond to participant inquiries</li><li>Provide general administrative support</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a proactive Office Assistant to support a welcoming and efficient office environment. This contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing front-of-house hospitality with day-to-day workplace operations and takes pride in creating a positive employee experience. You will help keep the office organized, responsive, and ready for daily business needs while partnering with teams across the company to support smooth operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome employees, visitors, and vendors with professionalism while providing guidance and timely assistance at the front desk.</p><p>• Keep reception, shared spaces, and common areas orderly, presentable, and supplied for daily use.</p><p>• Monitor snack, beverage, and coffee stations, replenishing items regularly and maintaining cleanliness throughout the day.</p><p>• Receive and distribute incoming food orders, parcels, and internal mail so deliveries reach the right recipients quickly.</p><p>• Coordinate workplace upkeep by tracking supplies, preparing meeting spaces, and following through on facility-related needs.</p><p>• Assist with office activities such as team events, onboarding support, office moves, and special projects based on changing business priorities.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues across departments to ensure communication, scheduling, and operational requests are handled effectively.</p><p>• Support workplace safety and security practices in collaboration with internal environmental health and safety and security partners.</p><p><br></p><p>** If you&#39;re interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Michaela Stauber at michaela.stauber- at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID#00410-0013498279**</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • Antioch, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to join a busy trucking and transportation team in East Contra Costa County, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in an administrative setting, enjoys keeping records organized, and communicates confidently with both internal staff and drivers. The role offers a varied workload and calls for strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a steady approach to day-to-day office support.</p><p><br></p><p>Office Assistant Requirements:</p><p>• Manage incoming driver documents by reviewing, sorting, and maintaining well-organized physical and digital files.</p><p>• Enter information into company databases and spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Keep Excel trackers and office records current so the team has reliable operational information.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day clerical assistance, including document scanning, filing, and other administrative support tasks.</p><p>• Respond to inbound calls and direct questions or requests to the appropriate team members in a clear and attentive manner.</p><p>• Assist office staff with recurring assignments and provide support on additional projects as business needs change.</p><p><br></p><p>If you think you would be a fit for the Office Assistant role, please apply today!</p>
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support daily workplace operations in San Francisco, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who communicates professionally, delivers strong customer service, and stays organized while handling a variety of administrative tasks. The role will help keep the office running smoothly by supporting visitors, coordinating shared spaces, managing mail and supplies, and assisting with general clerical needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as the first point of contact for phone calls and office visitors, providing assistance and directing inquiries appropriately.</p><p>• Coordinate guest arrivals by maintaining visitor information and communicating with building security as needed.</p><p>• Support internal meetings by arranging food orders, preparing meeting spaces, and handling post-meeting cleanup.</p><p>• Oversee conference room readiness and help accommodate both planned and last-minute meeting requests.</p><p>• Process incoming and outgoing mail, including courier shipments and overnight delivery services.</p><p>• Track and replenish office, kitchen, and shared workspace supplies while keeping common areas neat and stocked.</p><p>• Identify facility or equipment issues and work with property management or service providers to resolve them promptly.</p><p>• Maintain office records such as badges, keys, mailing logs, and other administrative documentation.</p><p>• Assist with clerical and operational tasks including copying, scanning, filing, document processing, errands, event support, and special projects as assigned.</p><p><br></p><p>** If you&#39;re interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Baylee Burke at baylee.burke - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID#00410-0013473186**</p>
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Office Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to provide front desk and administrative support for a Contract position based in San Francisco, California. This role plays an important part in keeping the office organized, welcoming visitors, and ensuring day-to-day workplace needs are handled efficiently. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating with a wide range of people, and supporting a busy construction-focused environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome guests, answer incoming calls, and create a well-organized front desk experience for employees, clients, and vendors.<br>• Oversee visitor check-in procedures, including managing the building access portal and ensuring guests are properly registered.<br>• Handle routine office support tasks such as distributing mail, scanning documents, and maintaining orderly shared spaces including break rooms and common areas.<br>• Coordinate meeting logistics by arranging calendars, reserving conference rooms, and preparing spaces for internal and external gatherings.<br>• Support workplace operations by organizing lunches, assisting with office events, and helping maintain daily administrative coverage.<br>• Perform clerical duties such as document handling, data entry, and general administrative assistance to keep office workflows running smoothly.
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Project Manager
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Project Manager to coordinate multi-channel marketing initiatives and keep complex campaign work moving from concept through launch. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can organize timelines, align cross-functional teams, and maintain visibility across deliverables, priorities, and performance goals. The role will work closely with marketing, sales, creative, and agency partners to support effective execution and measurable results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the planning and delivery of integrated marketing programs spanning digital and offline channels, ensuring each initiative stays on track from kickoff to release.</p><p>• Own project schedules, scope management, milestone tracking, and team coordination so campaign deliverables are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Work closely with creative, content, digital, product marketing, and sales stakeholders to establish goals, define messaging needs, and confirm success metrics.</p><p>• Coordinate with external agency partners by managing briefs, review cycles, approvals, due dates, and ongoing status communication.</p><p>• Oversee campaign configuration and monitoring in Salesforce, including lead tracking, audience segmentation, attribution support, and quality checks.</p><p>• Analyze results across campaign channels and prepare dashboards, summaries, and post-launch reporting that identify outcomes and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Keep stakeholders informed through structured updates, team meetings, launch readiness checkpoints, and retrospective discussions.</p><p>• Partner with sales and marketing operations teams to strengthen lead routing, audience targeting, segmentation strategy, and conversion workflows.</p><p>• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve campaign efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across teams.</p>
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Fremont, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial administration of projects in Fremont, California. This role works closely with operations and project teams to maintain accurate project records, support contract compliance, and help ensure reliable revenue and cost reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage project-related financial activity in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Set up new projects, revisions, and approved scope changes in accounting and project management systems, ensuring budgets and values are recorded accurately.<br>• Review project documentation for completeness and compliance, verify account structures, and prevent incorrect or incomplete bookings from moving forward.<br>• Update cost estimates for ongoing work in a timely manner so active projects reflect current financial expectations.<br>• Prepare and manage owner notice documentation, including lien-related filings and releases, while coordinating supporting materials when required.<br>• Monitor projects through completion and finalize closeout activities within the accounting system once contractual work is finished.<br>• Support post-payroll reporting by assisting with financial analysis tied to labor activity and project performance.<br>• Examine monthly project charges, identify inconsistencies, and work with stakeholders to resolve billing or cost allocation issues.<br>• Verify labor hours charged to jobs against weekly timesheet submissions to help maintain accurate project costing.<br>• Evaluate work-in-progress and overall project results, offering insights that can strengthen profitability and improve cash flow management.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities and assist with additional accounting initiatives or department projects as assigned.
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports the financial management of construction projects by overseeing billing, cost tracking, reconciliations, and reporting throughout each project stage. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with project teams and accounting records to keep financial information accurate, timely, and aligned with contract requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Establish new projects in the accounting system, including budgets, cost structures, and coding needed for accurate financial tracking.</p><p>• Monitor job-related spending, subcontractor commitments, approved changes, and overall cost activity to maintain clear project visibility.</p><p>• Create and process monthly customer invoicing, progress billings, and other project-related billing documents with accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Examine subcontractor invoices for supporting backup, proper authorization, and compliance before payment is released.</p><p>• Analyze budget performance and update profitability projections across the life of each project.</p><p>• Reconcile project accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies affecting job cost accuracy.</p><p>• Support month-end activities by preparing accruals, assisting with close tasks, and contributing to financial reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Produce job cost and project performance reports and share key financial insights with Project Managers and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Track retention balances for both receivables and payables while helping maintain audit readiness and contract compliance documentation</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its civil litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on experience in a collaborative, plaintiff-side law firm environment with long-term potential. The Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative and case support to attorneys and paralegals handling civil litigation matters, primarily personal injury cases. This role is ideal for a legal professional looking to deepen their litigation experience while contributing to the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals</li><li>Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Help prepare and organize pleadings, discovery, and case materials</li><li>Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files</li><li>Track deadlines, assist with calendaring, and schedule meetings and appointments</li><li>Coordinate with clients, court personnel, experts, and vendors as needed</li><li>Assist with court filings and service of documents under attorney direction</li><li>Support trial preparation and other litigation-related tasks as assigned</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>National immigration law firm has an immediate opening for an entry level Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will perform challenging, substantive legal work with a focus on preparing immigration applications. The firm provides comprehensive training and support to ensure your success, including ongoing workshops, legal practice meetings, and a client service team structure that facilitates mentoring from senior professionals. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in immigration law and the legal field. This Legal Assistant must be able to work on-site full-time in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate or have 1-2+ years of experience working in the legal field.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Organize and maintain legal documents detailing eligibility for visa classification.</li><li>Handle clerical tasks such as copying, printing, and scanning documents.</li><li>Create electronic and physical client files for efficient case management.</li><li>Track and monitor the status of immigration cases, ensuring timely updates.</li><li>Circulate incoming mail according to specified procedures.</li><li>Learn to analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing.</li><li>Draft specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits.</li><li>Interface with corporate representatives and foreign nationals.</li><li>Participate in legal practice meetings and alerts for updates on current events, advanced topics, and client relationship building skills.</li><li>Projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>National immigration law firm has an immediate opening for an entry level Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will perform challenging, substantive legal work with a focus on preparing immigration applications. The firm provides comprehensive training and support to ensure your success, including ongoing workshops, legal practice meetings, and a client service team structure that facilitates mentoring from senior professionals. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in immigration law and the legal field. This Legal Assistant must be able to work on-site full-time in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate or have 1-2+ years of experience working in the legal field.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Organize and maintain legal documents detailing eligibility for visa classification.</li><li>Handle clerical tasks such as copying, printing, and scanning documents.</li><li>Create electronic and physical client files for efficient case management.</li><li>Track and monitor the status of immigration cases, ensuring timely updates.</li><li>Circulate incoming mail according to specified procedures.</li><li>Learn to analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing.</li><li>Draft specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits.</li><li>Interface with corporate representatives and foreign nationals.</li><li>Participate in legal practice meetings and alerts for updates on current events, advanced topics, and client relationship building skills.</li><li>Projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant
  • Burlingame, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established California organization to hire a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary for its in-house legal department in Burlingame, CA. This is a fully onsite position (5 days/week) supporting attorneys with litigation matters, legal filings, case management, and administrative agency proceedings, including PERB filings.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, and other documents for attorney review.</li><li>Coordinate court and administrative agency filings, including PERB-related matters.</li><li>Conduct routine legal research and assist with case preparation.</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and appointments.</li><li>Maintain case files and update case management systems.</li><li>Communicate with courts, agencies, school districts, and other stakeholders regarding legal matters.</li><li>Track deadlines, process legal mail, and provide general administrative support.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Program Specialist
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Program Specialist</p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>Seeking a Program Specialist to support program implementation, compliance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement activities.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate program activities and timelines</li><li>Monitor compliance and maintain documentation</li><li>Prepare reports and presentations</li><li>Assist with outreach and participant communications</li><li>Track program outcomes and metrics</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 103000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Litigation Secretary</strong></p><p>A midsize East Bay law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Secretary to support its litigation practice. </p><p>The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced with calendaring and case coordination. Familiarity with PowerPoint, Excel, WordPerfect, Adobe, Microsoft Office, Abacus, and MerusCase is a plus. The ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and communicate effectively is essential.</p><p>This firm offers excellent benefits, and compensation is commensurate with experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage calendaring and scheduling for client appointments, depositions, court appearances, court reporters, and mediations</li><li>Assist with trial preparation</li><li>Prepare exhibit binders and indexes</li><li>E-file documents in state and federal courts</li><li>Draft court documents, pleadings, notices of deposition, and complaints</li><li>Communicate with outside vendors</li><li>Subpoena records and complete/send related forms to vendors</li><li>Process billing</li><li>Support preparation of TOAs and TOCs</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Typing speed of 60+ WPM</li><li>Prior litigation support experience preferred</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z