<p> </p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Operations Specialist to join our client's dynamic legal team. This role will focus on streamlining processes, managing legal technology tools, and supporting compliance initiatives to ensure efficiency across the organization. This is a hybrid position requiring one day per week onsite in Oakland, CA.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and optimize legal workflows, including contract lifecycle management and matter tracking.</li><li>Implement and maintain legal technology platforms (e.g., CLM systems, e-billing, document management).</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Procurement, HR) to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships and assist with outside counsel billing and budget tracking.</li><li>Develop dashboards and reports to monitor legal metrics and performance.</li><li>Support contract review and assist with drafting standard agreements under attorney supervision.</li><li>Coordinate internal audits and assist with risk management initiatives.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure timely filing of corporate documents and regulatory submissions.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Paralegal for the East Bay office of a leading national trial law firm. The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for managing the firm's casework. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a FRIENDLY office with a VERY COLLEGIAL TEAM and have great hands-on litigation and substantive discovery experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the responsibilities for the position:</p><p>• Open and maintain case files containing medical records, case activity, list of court dates, settlement information, etc.;</p><p>• Summarize and upload medical records, radiology films, medical billing, pathology results into database;</p><p>• Handle requests for medical, employment, military, Social Security, autopsy, and other records and prepare draft of objections to release;</p><p>• Draft responses to interrogatories, discovery requests, and meet and confer letters;</p><p>• Obtain authorizations from plaintiffs and provide records to opposing counsel and medical experts;</p><p>• Contact physicians and hospitals to get and draft declarations for deposition and trial preference motions for terminally ill plaintiffs;</p><p>• Prepare depo notices, book court reporters/videographers, draft and serve subpoenas for witnesses and documents;</p><p>• Enter court appearances and discovery / motion due dates into Master Calendar and apprise attorneys of upcoming deadlines;</p><p>• Draft pleadings including ex parte applications, noticed motions (e.g., preference, consolidate), offers to compromise, case management conference (CMC) statements, etc.;</p><p>• Prepare correspondence with clients, referring counsel, opposing counsel for supervising attorneys’ signature;</p><p>• Phone clients and treaters to update status reports;</p><p>• Significant trial preparation (and even war room coordination and trial attendance for senior paralegal) work for busy trial calendar.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the qualifications for the role:</p><p>• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal working with plaintiffs and their families and reviewing medical and personnel records in a tort/personal injury practice (need for sensitivity and compassion!);</p><p>• High attention to detail, very organized (understand the flow of civil litigation and the motion calendar and the due dates), sound decision making and creative problem solving abilities;</p><p>• Excellent communication skills, team player but can also work independently, able to work fast under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, and manage numerous tasks for heavy caseload; and</p><p>• IT literate, experience with preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities (TOCs/TOAs), proficiency with Microsoft Word (good formatting skills needed) and litigation support software; and</p><p>• Trial preparation experience is a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity. Our well-regarded law firm client pays a base salary of $75,000 - 100,000+/yr, DOE, and great benefits (e.g., 100% of medical insurance premium covered for employee and family and 401(k) Plan with Firm match)! For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com. Thank you!</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Paralegal to join a workers’ compensation law firm based in Oakland, California. This 3-4 month contract position offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating closely with attorneys to manage applicant-side workers’ compensation cases. The role emphasizes effective case management, attentive client communication, and timely coordination with all involved parties.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, handling frequent calls and providing case updates </li><li>Manage case progress by reaching out to defense attorneys, claims adjusters, and other parties to ensure timely communication and resolution.</li><li>Track case milestones and maintain organized case files.</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys to ensure smooth workflow and timely responses.</li><li>Provide empathetic and professional client support throughout the case lifecycle.</li><li>Act as the primary liaison between clients, attorneys, and insurance carriers.</li><li>Manage case timelines and ensure all deadlines are met.</li></ul>
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.
<p>We are looking for a Paralegal to join a commercial litigation firm in Oakland, California. This role is crucial to our operations as you will be responsible for assisting attorneys with legal and factual research, case management, and preparing legal documents. You will also have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of litigation from investigations to trial preparation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Assist in the preparation and submission of filings with State and Federal Courts and arbitration tribunals.</p><p>• Schedule hearings, appointments, and deadlines, ensuring smooth case management.</p><p>• Maintain accurate case files, client information, and records in an organized manner.</p><p>• Conduct legal and factual research, including creating case timelines and synthesizing facts.</p><p>• Aid in the preparation of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.</p><p>• Proofread, format, and check citations in documents, adhering to the Bluebook citation guide.</p><p>• Provide comprehensive assistance in all aspects of litigation, including investigations, discovery, and trial preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and manage document databases and logs; produce documents when necessary.</p><p>• Record time in accordance with ABA litigation guidelines.</p><p>• Perform other case-related administrative duties as assigned.</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>
<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>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>Join a respected law firm as a Litigation Secretary supporting attorneys in general civil litigation matters. This hybrid role offers flexibility with two days on-site in our clients Oakland, CA office and the remainder remote.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, format, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence in state and federal courts.</li><li>Manage case calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and client meetings, ensuring all deadlines are met.</li><li>Coordinate e-filing and service of documents through court systems and third-party vendors.</li><li>Maintain organized case files (electronic and physical) and assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and witness lists.</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel on behalf of attorneys.</li><li>Handle billing entries, expense reports, and assist with timekeeping for accurate client invoicing.</li><li>Support attorneys with administrative tasks such as travel arrangements, transcription, and document revisions.</li></ul>
<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.
