We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team in San Mateo, California. This role involves supporting attorneys with litigation tasks, discovery processes, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of California Discovery Statutes, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to managing deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage billing of time and ensure accurate tracking of case-related activities.<br>• Prepare and file Case Management Statements and other required legal documentation.<br>• Draft and serve discovery documents, including Requests for Admissions, Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Demands for Inspection.<br>• Coordinate depositions by scheduling court reporters, interpreters, and other necessary resources.<br>• Subpoena records such as medical, employment, and financial documents, and conduct thorough reviews and analyses of received discovery.<br>• Assist with expert witness discovery, including locating experts, retaining witnesses, and preparing necessary disclosures.<br>• Draft motions and monitor tentative rulings while adhering to strict filing deadlines.<br>• Support trial preparation by organizing trial binders, witness lists, subpoenas, and coordinating third-party vendors.<br>• Facilitate post-trial activities, including preparing Memorandums of Costs.<br>• Meet with clients to gather information, finalize discovery responses, and ensure proper service of legal documents.
<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>
<p>A South San Francisco–based biotechnology company is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its in-house legal team on a long-term contract basis (starting at 6 months with the potential to convert to FTE). This role focuses on corporate governance, contracting, and compliance operations and is ideal for candidates with prior experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with in-house counsel and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> • Draft, review, and edit routine commercial agreements, including NDAs, service agreements, consulting agreements, supply/vendor contracts, master service agreements, material transfer agreements, and clinical trial agreements.</p><p> • Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, tracking, execution, archiving, and document organization within the contract management system.</p><p> • Support counsel and internal business stakeholders with redlines, revisions, and communications with counterparties.</p><p> • Monitor contract compliance, key obligations, expirations, renewals, and amendments.</p><p> • Assist with the development, maintenance, and rollout of contract templates and standard form agreements.</p><p> • Maintain corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, bylaws, organizational documents, and subsidiary records.</p><p> • Coordinate annual filings, business licenses, regulatory submissions, and other entity-related requirements.</p><p> • Prepare and organize board and committee materials and maintain governance calendars.</p><p> • Support regulatory and compliance documentation and maintain organized, audit-ready files.</p><p> • Assist with due diligence, audits, internal reviews, and responses to internal or external inquiries.</p><p> • Coordinate signatures, approvals, and document processing through DocuSign and similar platforms.</p><p> • Manage the Legal Department’s internal intranet page and employee-accessible SharePoint files.</p><p> • Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, and cross-functional teams to support ongoing legal and corporate operations.</p><p> • Support ad hoc legal projects within a fast-paced biotech environment.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a respected education entity seeking an experienced Public Records Paralegal to support their legal team. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to handle impactful public-sector work while maintaining a flexible, work-from-home schedule.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of <strong>California Public Records Act (CPRA)</strong> requests</li><li>Track, review, and process incoming public records requests</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments to collect, organize, and produce responsive documents</li><li>Conduct privilege reviews and apply appropriate redactions</li><li>Maintain accurate logs, timelines, and compliance documentation</li><li>Communicate with requestors and stakeholders professionally and timely</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our client's dynamic legal team on a 6-month contract basis. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting corporate governance, securities law compliance, and entity management for a publicly-listed company. This position is ideal for someone detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare, review, and file regulatory reports, including Section 16 filings, using Workiva.</p><p>• Facilitate the planning process for the proxy statement and annual shareholder meeting, including preparing equity tables, questionnaires, and beneficial ownership reports.</p><p>• Manage relationships with external vendors, such as transfer agents, financial printers, and Broadridge, to ensure seamless project execution.</p><p>• Assist with corporate secretary functions, including maintaining records, assembling board and committee materials, and drafting minutes.</p><p>• Oversee compliance with the insider trading policy by maintaining trading restriction lists and reviewing 10b5-1 trading plans.</p><p>• Support corporate legal matters, such as stock administration, subsidiary management, and mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>• Conduct special projects as assigned, adapting to evolving team needs and priorities.</p><p>• Collaborate across departments to provide legal advice and ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.</p>
<p>Real Estate Paralegal</p><p><br></p><p>A mid-sized and well-respected leader in real estate law is seeking a proficient Real Estate Paralegal to join their dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Role:</p><p>The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in this legal team, supporting attorneys in a variety of real estate legal matters, with a focus on title and survey matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and revise real estate documents, with a focus on title and survey reviews. </li><li>Conduct legal research and perform administrative duties. </li><li>Liaise with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to gather and organize information relevant to transactions. </li><li>Coordinate closings and ensure all documents are appropriately prepared. </li><li>Contribute to the overall success of the firm by maintaining the highest standards of customer service and professional ethics.</li></ul><p>This Firm Offers:</p><ul><li>A collaborative and professional work environment. </li><li>Competitive compensation package. </li><li>A comprehensive benefit package. </li><li>Opportunity to work with highly experienced attorneys and a congenial team. </li></ul>
<p>A well-regarded construction law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their Walnut Creek team in a hybrid capacity. This role is ideal for a proactive paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys handling cases from discovery through trial prep.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of discovery, including propounding and responding</li><li>Organize and maintain case files, document production, and deadlines</li><li>Support trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness files, and trial binders</li><li>Perform legal research, draft routine litigation documents, and assist attorneys as needed</li><li>Track and bill hours accurately and timely</li></ul>
<p>Well-known corporation seeking an experienced Corporate/Securities Paralegal to support their in-house legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-visibility corporate governance and securities matters within a reputable, established organization. The Paralegal is required to go on-site in San Ramon 1 day per week. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and assist with SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K</li><li>Manage Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5)</li><li>Support board and committee governance, including drafting meeting minutes, resolutions, and board books</li><li>Maintain corporate records, entity management, and compliance calendars</li><li>Assist with special projects, research, and corporate transactions as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a busy mid-sized litigation firm in Walnut Creek, is seeking a skilled Labor & Employment Paralegal to support attorneys in a high-volume practice handling wage & hour, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. This is a contract opportunity with potential to extend or convert and offers a hybrid work schedule.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and respond to written discovery (interrogatories, requests for production/admission)</li><li>Assist attorneys with motions, pleadings, and briefs for state and federal court</li><li>Conduct legal research and fact investigations on labor and employment claims</li><li>Prepare case chronologies, witness binders, and trial exhibits</li><li>Coordinate depositions, mediations, and hearings; manage calendars and logistics</li><li>Maintain organized case files and deadlines using docketing systems</li><li>Support attorneys with client communication and intake</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a reputable litigation firm in San Ramon seeking an experienced eDiscovery Paralegal to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The firm specializes in real estate litigation, business litigation, insurance coverage, and employment litigation, offering the opportunity to support a wide range of complex cases.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all phases of eDiscovery, including data collection, processing, review, and production</li><li>Create and manage document batches and conduct QC checks</li><li>Utilize eDiscovery platforms such as Everlaw or Relativity</li><li>Organize, track, and maintain case documents and databases</li><li>Assist attorneys with discovery strategy, timelines, and workflow management</li><li>Support general litigation tasks as needed</li></ul>
<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>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>
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our boutique estate planning and trust administration practice in Los Altos, California. This position requires a motivated and meticulous individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses expertise in all aspects of trust and estate administration. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, fiduciaries, and support staff, managing complex cases and meeting deadlines with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Organize and analyze asset information to support trust and estate administration processes.<br>• Assist in appraising and valuing assets, including strategies for asset allocation and subtrust funding.<br>• Prepare inventories, asset allocation agreements, and transfer documents for trust and estate matters.<br>• Draft and file court pleadings such as Probate petitions, Spousal Property petitions, and Trust Reformation petitions.<br>• Manage court filings, eFilings, discovery processes, and service of legal documents.<br>• Research and prepare deeds and supporting documents for real property transfers, including grant deeds and quitclaim deeds.<br>• Create fiduciary reports and accountings to ensure compliance and accuracy.<br>• Review and prepare Estate and Gift Tax returns with attention to detail.<br>• Maintain organized physical and electronic client files for seamless access and management.
We are looking for an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join our team in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of patent processes and procedures, including U.S. filings, international coordination, and client communications. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and organizational skills are key.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file U.S. patent applications, amendments, appeals, and maintenance fees, ensuring compliance with all required protocols.<br>• Coordinate international patent prosecution activities, including liaising with foreign counsel and managing annuity payments.<br>• Manage docketing and calendaring tasks to track deadlines and maintain accurate records.<br>• Compile and deliver detailed status reports to clients, providing clear updates on case progress.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients to address inquiries and ensure smooth handling of patent matters.<br>• Support billing activities by reviewing and processing invoices related to prosecution tasks.<br>• Utilize case management software to organize and maintain documentation efficiently.<br>• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, and civil litigation tasks as needed.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
