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.
We are seeking a Paralegal to join our team in Walnut Creek, California. This role is crucial to our operations, requiring the successful candidate to have a solid understanding of legal procedures, excellent case management skills, and the ability to handle complaints effectively. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Handle all aspects of litigation, including filing lawsuits, preparing legal documents, and managing court proceedings.<br>• Utilize case management software to effectively handle all cases.<br>• Use LexisNexis for legal research and to stay current on relevant laws and regulations.<br>• Create and manage Excel spreadsheets to track case progression and client information.<br>• Oversee billing functions to ensure all legal services are accurately billed and collected.<br>• Draft and prepare legal briefings for review by attorneys.<br>• Manage calendars and schedule meetings, court dates, and other important events.<br>• Administer claims and handle all aspects of complaint resolution.<br>• Utilize Adobe Acrobat for document management purposes.<br>• Ensure all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support the goal of providing excellent client service.
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.
We are looking for a skilled Trial Paralegal to join our team on a contract basis in Redwood Shores, California. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting attorneys during trial preparation and litigation processes. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in legal research, case management, and trial logistics.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, drafting legal documents, and ensuring all necessary materials are ready.<br>• Conduct thorough legal and factual research to support case strategies and strengthen arguments.<br>• Manage discovery processes, including document production, deposition reviews, and interrogatories.<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, calendars, and databases to ensure deadlines are met.<br>• Coordinate witness interviews, prepare comprehensive witness lists, and handle subpoena processes.<br>• Create trial binders, exhibit lists, and demonstrative evidence to be utilized in court.<br>• Provide logistical and organizational support during trials, including managing exhibits and taking detailed notes.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure seamless trial execution and support ongoing litigation needs.
<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 offering an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Legal Secretary in Emeryville, California. This position involves supporting 2-3 attorneys in a law firm setting, with a strong focus on coordinating deadlines, maintaining large case files, and managing attorney calendars. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and maintain large case files to ensure efficient workflow and timely case progression</p><p>• Coordinate deadlines and ensure thorough follow-through to avoid any legal complications</p><p>• Prepare correspondence and discovery documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness</p><p>• Handle e-filings and traditional mail filings, adhering to all legal procedures and deadlines</p><p>• Schedule hearings, ensuring all parties are informed and available</p><p>• Manage attorney calendars, preventing scheduling conflicts and ensuring optimal time management</p><p>• Maintain a master calendar for follow-up actions, ensuring no tasks are overlooked</p><p>• Leverage proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook to manage work and communicate effectively</p><p>• Cultivate strong client relations, providing excellent customer service while handling sensitive information</p><p>• Contribute to team efforts, working collaboratively to achieve firm goals.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. This role is essential in providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth case management and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal processes and a proactive approach to managing deadlines and priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate attorney schedules by organizing meetings, depositions, court appearances, and travel plans while tracking filing deadlines and court requirements.<br>• Prepare and format legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal standards.<br>• Manage document submissions for court filings, discovery processes, arbitration, mediation, and hearings.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing mail efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and proper routing as needed.<br>• Draft correspondence, analyze information, and arrange logistics for court reporters, expert witnesses, and other legal resources.<br>• Create and maintain reminder systems for deadlines and calendar events to support case preparation.<br>• Organize and maintain both client-specific and general files, periodically reviewing them for archiving or closure.<br>• Oversee conflict checks and new matter request forms, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to protocols.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism to uphold attorney-client relationships.<br>• Assist with time entry, billing reviews, and document assembly, as well as any additional administrative tasks as required.
