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>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>
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.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our litigation team. This role focuses on supporting complex litigation cases, requiring someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is skilled at managing multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at collaborating with attorneys and senior paralegals to ensure the efficient progression of legal matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist litigation teams in managing cases through all stages, from initial filings to trial.</p><p>• Review, cite-check, and prepare legal documents for court submissions.</p><p>• Handle electronic filing and service of legal documents while ensuring compliance with court procedures.</p><p>• Organize and maintain case files, including deposition indexes and production databases.</p><p>• Support document production efforts and update databases with relevant case information.</p><p>• Coordinate trial preparations and provide on-site support during proceedings.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with senior paralegals and attorneys to ensure seamless case management.</p><p>• Work overtime as needed to meet deadlines and support litigation demands.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team on a contract basis for a one-week assignment in San Jose, California. This role requires someone with a strong background in civil litigation, expertise in state court filing procedures, and a keen attention to detail. You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys and staff by managing legal documents, filings, and correspondence efficiently. This position is on-site from 12/1-12/5. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• E-file legal pleadings, motions, and other necessary documents in state courts, including Los Angeles.</p><p>• Review and verify tentative rulings to ensure accuracy and adherence to deadlines.</p><p>• Assist with discovery processes by following established rules and procedures.</p><p>• Format legal documents and correspondence in compliance with court standards.</p><p>• Utilize e-filing systems to submit documents accurately and on time.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage calendar appointments for attorneys and staff.</p><p>• Provide administrative support, including answering calls and handling correspondence.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.</p><p>• Use Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro for daily operations.</p><p>• Maintain attention to detail in all aspects of document preparation and filing.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Paralegal to join our team in San Rafael or Oakland, CA. Minimum 3 days/ week in office. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and process a variety of legal documents including deeds, transfer letters, and affidavits of death</p><p>• Carry out thorough legal research on various issues related to Business Law and Real Estate</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of Business Formation documents, applying for EINs from the IRS, and handling designation of Registered Agent for Service of Process</p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting Sr. Associate Attorney for boutique civil litigation defense law firm in So. San Francisco (hybrid commute). Our premier trial law practice client needs to hire a trial attorney (or at least good trial preparation experience) with 3-10+ years of practice, ideally in insurance defense, to manage busy case load and represent business clients and insureds. A mastery of and passion for trial advocacy, or at least good trial prep experience (drafting motions in limine and preparing for cross-examinations) are required. Effective legal research and writing and deposition experience are also key qualifications.</p><p> </p><p>This is a partnership-track opportunity at a well-established defense firm in the SF Bay. This Senior Litigator gets ample exposure to and experience in direct advocacy, arguing dispositive motions in courtroom proceedings, taking and defending depos, managing the full scope of discovery, interviewing and retaining expert witnesses, negotiating settlements, and preparing for and attending trial, arbitration, and mediations.</p><p> </p><p>Our client is offering an annual base salary of $150,000-200,000+/yr., depending on experience, discretionary annual bonus, and employment benefits (incl. full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, HRA stipend, profit sharing contributions to 401k plan, free parking, and other perks). For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Manager of Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</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>We are inviting applications for the role of a Spanish speaking Legal Assistant. This role is based in Oakland, California, and is an integral part of our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will be involved in various aspects of civil litigation processes, legal documentation, client relationship management, and case preparation. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage civil litigation processes in accordance with California law</p><p>• Act as an interpreter during client meetings, depositions, mediations, and trials</p><p>• Independently draft and file a variety of legal documents such as complaints, discovery, motions, and court notices with state and federal courts, including appellate court</p><p>• Prepare exhibits for hearings and trials, including highlighting, redaction, and citing</p><p>• Draft routine legal documents like stipulations, hearing notices, subpoenas, deposition notices, and objections to deposition notices</p><p>• Organize and maintain electronic case files and documents</p><p>• Uphold confidentiality in all attorney-client relationships and maintain excellent public relations with clients</p><p>• Adhere to the ethical requirements as set by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State of California</p><p>• Apply skills such as Calendar Management, Communication, e-File, e-Filing, and Spanish Language in day-to-day operations.</p>
<p>We are seeking a diligent Paralegal to join our legal team located in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting attorneys with various aspects of family law cases, conducting legal research, and ensuring the efficient management of client files. This role will also require you to prepare legal documents, schedule meetings, and perform administrative tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in the management of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and spousal support cases</p><p>• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and affidavits</p><p>• Schedule and manage client meetings and court appearances</p><p>• Effectively communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel</p><p>• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including the organization of exhibits and witness lists</p><p>• Attend court hearings and provide assistance to attorneys during proceedings</p><p>• Perform various administrative tasks such as filing and data entry</p><p>• Utilize legal case management software for case tracking and management.</p><p>• Maintain and organize client files and case documents in an efficient manner</p>
<p>A boutique California-based employment law firm dedicated to protecting worker rights is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its growing team on a fully remote, open-ended contract basis. The firm represents employees in single-plaintiff, class action, and PAGA matters and is expanding due to increased case volume.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented paralegal with substantial California employment litigation experience who is confident managing discovery, drafting pleadings, and organizing complex case files with minimal supervision. Paralegals with strong civil litigation backgrounds and plaintiff-side class action experience will also be considered. This role is best suited for a California-based professional who thrives in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide full litigation support in employment matters, including case intake, discovery, class certification, and trial preparation.</li><li> Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.</li><li>Prepare and revise pleadings, motions, declarations, and correspondence for attorney review.</li><li>Coordinate with clients to gather information, draft declarations, and prepare discovery responses.</li><li>Organize and maintain case files, discovery databases, and evidence binders; track deadlines and manage case calendars.</li><li>Assist attorneys with factual investigation, document review, deposition preparation, and trial readiness.</li><li>Support class and PAGA cases by maintaining class member data, tracking right-to-sue notices, and compiling evidentiary materials.</li></ul><p><br></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>
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.
<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>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a midsized firm in the East Bay. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with substantial experience in litigation matters, ideally with exposure to labor and employment cases. You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through administrative tasks, document preparation, court filings, and calendar management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.</p><p>• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.</p><p>• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.</p><p>• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.</p><p>• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.</p><p>• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.</p><p>• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.</p><p>• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.</p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with an established Oakland law firm seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation. This hybrid position offers flexibility and exposure to substantive casework, including document review and trial preparation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of document review and production, including organizing and summarizing discovery materials.</li><li>Draft, edit, and cite-check pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence.</li><li>Coordinate depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.</li><li>Maintain case databases and manage litigation support software.</li><li>Conduct factual research and assist attorneys in preparing case strategies.</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a dynamic business litigation defense firm in Pleasanton, is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a collaborative and professional environment supporting seasoned litigators.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist attorneys and paralegals with case preparation, discovery, and document management.</li><li>Draft, proof, and format correspondence, discovery responses, and pleadings.</li><li>Maintain case files, organize exhibits, and prepare trial and hearing binders.</li><li>Manage calendars and deadlines to ensure compliance with court schedules.</li><li>Communicate effectively with courts, clients, and vendors.</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.
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>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>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>
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.
