<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 an administrative capacity.</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>
<p>A boutique antitrust and complex litigation law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Temporary Legal Assistant to provide immediate, onsite litigation support during a transition period. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation support experience, with strong hands-on skills in state and federal e-filing, legal document formatting, and trial preparation. This is a 100% onsite contract role (5 days per week) with the opportunity to convert to full-time employment based on performance and mutual fit. The firm is seeking a litigation support professional who can step in quickly and contribute in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, format, and file litigation documents in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with local and judge-specific rules</li><li>Handle e-filing and filing-ready document preparation, including pleadings, exhibits, TOCs/TOAs, PDF assembly, bookmarking, and proofs of service</li><li>Support trial and deposition preparation, including exhibit organization, binder preparation, and coordination of materials</li><li>Assist with litigation calendaring and deadline tracking</li><li>Provide hands-on litigation support to attorneys and paralegals across active matters</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A well-established law firm in Saratoga, CA, is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant for a part-time, contract-to-hire opportunity. This role offers the potential to transition into a full-time position for the right candidate. As a Legal Assistant, you will support attorneys handling estate litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of civil or estate litigation experience supporting, with a strong focus on client intake, trial preparation, and document management throughout the full life cycle of a case. A paralegal certificate is not required, but is considered a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Coordinate client intake, including communication, documentation, and scheduling</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including drafting, organizing, and reviewing legal documents from start to finish</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys to manage case records and deadlines</li><li>Maintain and update client and case files using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)</li><li>Provide general administrative support to ensure efficient workflow</li><li>Communicate professionally and promptly with clients, court staff, and legal teams</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an part-time Legal Assistant to join our team in Saratoga, California. This Legal Assistant position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with trust and estate litigation attorneys and contribute to trial preparation and litigation support. The role is part-time, with potential for increased hours in the future, and requires a high level of organization and attention to detail.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><ul><li>Manage and maintain attorneys' calendars, ensuring deadlines for court filings and legal proceedings are accurately tracked.</li><li>Organize, review, and prepare legal documents, including creating trial binders and labeling exhibits.</li><li>Assist with discovery by preparing responses, drafting requests, and completing judicial council forms.</li><li>Handle the filing and e-filing of legal documents in state courts through approved platforms.</li><li>Coordinate and compile legal pleadings, motions, depositions, and other litigation-related documents.</li><li>Provide support for trial preparation, including scanning, copying, and organizing exhibits.</li><li>Input attorney time entries into the billing system with precision.</li><li>Ensure all legal documentation adheres to formatting standards, including tables of contents and authorities.</li><li>Offer additional support to relieve the primary paralegal during vacation periods.</li><li>Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to execute daily tasks efficiently.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our team is seeking an organized and proactive Legal Assistant with a minimum of two years of civil litigation experience. You will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys in a dynamic, fast-paced practice, assisting with complex cases from inception through trial. This role of Legal Assistant is in-office at our San Jose location.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and file legal documents, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.</li><li>Manage case files, maintain document management systems, and ensure accurate, up-to-date records.</li><li>Assist attorneys with trial preparation and court filings.</li><li>Coordinate scheduling, manage calendars, and communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Conduct basic legal research and summarize depositions, testimony, and evidence.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Paralegal or Legal Assistant for a premier plaintiff-side personal injury litigation law firm in San Francisco’s Financial District (near BART/MUNI/ferries). The Paralegal/Legal Assistant plays a pivotal role in assisting the attorneys with case management and court filings, calendaring for the litigation docket, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery. A good candidate is organized, diligent, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about helping individual and family clients achieve justice and full recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>Principle responsibilities:</p><p>• Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email;</p><p>• Assist with drafting, formatting, proofreading, and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, demand letters, mediation briefs, and other legal documents;</p><p>• Prepare and serve discovery;</p><p>• File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts;</p><p>• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar;</p><p>• Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records, including medical billing;</p><p>• Create and maintain digital case files for each client;</p><p>• Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail; and</p><p>• Take initiative to manage law firm marketing efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Desired qualifications:</p><p>• 2+ years litigation legal assistance experience, with some plaintiffs’ PI law experience;</p><p>• College degree, and preferably a Paralegal Certificate;</p><p>• Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF / PACER) e-filing platforms and service processers (OneLegal), local court rules, and calendaring deadlines;</p><p>• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor;</p><p>• Good writing (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills;</p><p>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects; and</p><p>• Solid word processing experience (MS Office Suite and Adobe) and database software proficiency (Dropbox and Filevine are a plus).</p><p><br></p><p>This is a terrific direct-hire opportunity with a collaborative and easygoing boutique law firm. Our client is offering a base salary range of $55,000 – 85,000+/year, depending on experience, for a regular 35-hour workweek (7-hour workday). Some overtime available, but it’s not common. There is bonus compensation and employment benefits including medical insurance plan coverage, 401k Plan, 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO), and paid firm holidays. The attorneys are flexible about occasionally changing schedule to attend to personal appointments.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Mgr. - Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>A leading organization is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to provide advanced paralegal and administrative support to a busy legal department. This full-time, in-office position is located in San Jose and covers corporate governance, contract management, and comprehensive legal operations. Experience in the energy, utilities, or related sectors is a plus, but not required. If you're a Senior Legal Assistant or Paralegal with 15+ years of experience looking to take the next step in your career, apply today!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide executive-level support to legal leadership, including managing legal matters, invoice and PO processing, and coordinating with vendors.</li><li>Support Board and committee operations by preparing meeting materials, drafting agendas, distributing governance documentation, and maintaining compliance records.</li><li>Maintain corporate records, annual filings, and assist with subsidiary governance.</li><li>Draft, review, organize, and archive contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.</li><li>Manage e-signature workflows and contract lifecycle using legal technology tools.</li><li>Maintain legal databases and knowledge management resources.</li><li>Organize and coordinate meetings, events, and onboarding for the legal team.</li><li>Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors.</li><li>Contribute to process improvement initiatives.</li></ul>
<p>We’re partnering with a leading law firm in San Francisco to source a highly skilled Legal Administrative Assistant for a full‑time (35 hours/week) temporary assignment. This role requires prior law‑firm experience and strong competency in document production, attorney support, and workflow coordination.</p><p>After a 90‑day introductory period, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a professional legal environment, is comfortable supporting multiple busy attorneys, and can manage a steady volume of administrative and document work with accuracy, urgency, and sound judgment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage attorney calendars, contacts, meeting logistics, and conference room reservations</li><li>Greet clients, prepare meeting materials, and coordinate AV, food, or room requirements</li><li>Prepare and reconcile monthly expense reports and corporate card activity</li><li>Coordinate domestic travel arrangements</li><li>Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents—including TOCs, tables, and electronic filings</li><li>Perform scanning, copying, binding, and other general administrative tasks</li><li>Create and maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems</li><li>Support new matter openings, engagement letters, and binder preparation</li><li>Track bar admissions and CLE deadlines for assigned attorneys</li><li>Handle time entry, contract attorney time tracking, and prebills</li><li>Provide backup support to other administrative staff and assist with special projects as needed</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p>
<p>We’re partnering with a leading law firm in San Francisco to source a highly skilled Legal Administrative Assistant for a full‑time (35 hours/week) temporary assignment. This role requires prior law‑firm experience and strong competency in document production, attorney support, and workflow coordination.</p><p>After a 90‑day introductory period, the position transitions to a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).</p><p>This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a professional legal environment, is comfortable supporting multiple busy attorneys, and can manage a steady volume of administrative and document work with accuracy, urgency, and sound judgment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage attorney calendars, contacts, meeting logistics, and conference room reservations</li><li>Greet clients, prepare meeting materials, and coordinate AV, food, or room requirements</li><li>Prepare and reconcile monthly expense reports and corporate card activity</li><li>Coordinate domestic travel arrangements</li><li>Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents—including TOCs, tables, and electronic filings</li><li>Perform scanning, copying, binding, and other general administrative tasks</li><li>Create and maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems</li><li>Support new matter openings, engagement letters, and binder preparation</li><li>Track bar admissions and CLE deadlines for assigned attorneys</li><li>Handle time entry, contract attorney time tracking, and prebills</li><li>Provide backup support to other administrative staff and assist with special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and ensure the efficient operation of legal cases and firm processes. This role requires a proactive individual who excels in managing legal documentation, scheduling, correspondence, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of litigation procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Open and close legal cases by obtaining necessary contracts, authorizations, and case details, and ensure proper documentation is circulated.<br>• Draft, prepare, and send legal correspondence, including communications with clients and other relevant parties.<br>• Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys and manage incoming mail and service documents appropriately.<br>• Order and organize investigation reports and medical records for case files.<br>• Transcribe dictation promptly and maintain attorney calendars for appointments, depositions, and court schedules.<br>• Create, maintain, and organize both physical and electronic case files, ensuring all documents are saved and routed correctly.<br>• Prepare and file complaints, motions, and other pleadings in state and federal courts, adhering to deadlines and filing requirements.<br>• Schedule court appearances, depositions, and client meetings, arranging for interpreters or videographers when necessary.<br>• Assist in trial preparation by organizing trial binders, exhibits, and other materials, and coordinating expert witnesses and jury instructions.<br>• Manage discovery processes, ensuring timely receipt and distribution to attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
<p>A professional legal membership organization in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused professional for the role of Membership Education & Events Coordinator.</p><p> </p><p>This fully remote contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable experience in membership support, event coordination, and continuing education program management while contributing to programs that support legal professionals.</p><p>The Coordinator will assist with membership processes, deliver excellent customer service, and help plan engaging educational programs and networking events ranging from short virtual sessions to multi-hour or full-day programming. Hands-on training will be provided for specific tools and software.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Membership Support</strong></p><ul><li>Process new member applications, renewals, and update membership databases.</li><li>Conduct outreach efforts, including membership renewals and follow-ups with lapsed members.</li><li>Generate membership reports and assist with regular communications to keep members informed and engaged.</li></ul><p><strong>Event & Program Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in planning and coordinating virtual educational programs and networking events, ensuring seamless execution.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership and speakers to gather materials, conduct tech walk-throughs, and manage event logistics.</li><li>Draft event promotions, including e-blasts and program announcements.</li><li>Track attendance, issue certificates, and upload records to the State Bar of CA MCLE platform monthly (training provided).</li></ul><p><strong>General Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide excellent customer service to members, program participants, and speakers.</li><li>Troubleshoot technical issues related to Zoom, ProLearn, and other virtual platforms (training provided).</li><li>Assist with additional administrative tasks as needed to support programs and operations.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for a highly regarded plaintiff-side personal injury and civil rights litigation law firm in the North Bay. The Legal Secretary will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, assisting the partners with court filings, coordinating meetings, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery. A good candidate is organized, diligent, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about helping individual and family clients achieve justice and full recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>Principle responsibilities:</p><p>• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents;</p><p>• File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts;</p><p>• Work with paralegal to prepare and serve discovery;</p><p>• Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records;</p><p>• Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email;</p><p>• Create and maintain digital case files for each client;</p><p>• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar; and</p><p>• Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail.</p><p><br></p><p>Desired qualifications:</p><p>• 5+ year litigation legal assistant experience;</p><p>• Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF) e-filing platforms, rules, and eDockets is preferred;</p><p>• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor;</p><p>• Good written (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills;</p><p>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects;</p><p>• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines efficiently; and</p><p>• Solid office software, word processing, database maintenance, and internet research skills.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a terrific direct-hire opportunity with some telecommute flexibility to work remotely part of the week. Our client is offering an annual base salary range of $75,000 – 100,000+/year, depending on experience, for a regular 35-hour workweek (7-hour workday). Some overtime available, but it’s not common. There is bonus compensation and some employment benefits including HMO medical insurance plan, commuter checks, disability insurance, 401k Plan after at least one years of service, and paid vacation and paid sick leave. The attorneys and the office are very friendly and is a nice place to work.</p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Mgr. for Permanent Placement Services, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>San Francisco law firm looking for Litigation Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary with at least 3-5 years of experience to join a thriving legal practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> · Provide secretarial support to litigation attorneys.</p><p> · Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and discovery materials. </p><p> · Manage and organize case files. </p><p> · Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, court appearances, and deadlines, and make necessary arrangements.</p><p> · Electronic filing (e-filing) procedures in state and federal courts.</p><p> · Perform other administrative to support the team. </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will contribute to the legal and corporate operations of multiple AI-focused companies within our portfolio. This position offers a dynamic environment where you will collaborate with internal leadership and external counsel, gaining exposure to venture-backed enterprises, corporate transactions, and fast-paced technology businesses.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist with the formation and compliance of corporate entities across various operating companies.<br>• Draft and organize key documents, including operating agreements, board resolutions, contracts, and internal policies under attorney supervision.<br>• Manage corporate records, compliance schedules, and document repositories to ensure accurate and up-to-date filings.<br>• Support transactions and financings by coordinating signatures, tracking deliverables, and overseeing closing checklists.<br>• Collaborate with external legal counsel and internal stakeholders to facilitate the timely execution of legal processes.<br>• Maintain and update legal templates, standard documents, and workflows to streamline operations.<br>• Provide day-to-day legal support to executives and founders, ensuring efficient management of legal tasks and processes.
<p>Are you an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a new opportunity in litigation support? Our well-established law firm in Salinas, CA is hiring a Legal Secretary to work desk-side with our litigation attorneys. This is a contract-to-hire role and in-office full time, perfect for candidates who excel in high-volume environments and have proven litigation experience. If you are driven, organized, and passionate about supporting attorneys through all stages of litigation, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and format legal correspondence, motions, subpoenas, and discovery documents</li><li>File and serve documents in California state courts and federal courts utilizing electronic platforms (including PACER)</li><li>Schedule and coordinate hearings, depositions, and important deadlines for attorneys</li><li>Maintain well-organized electronic and paper case files</li><li>Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, court staff, and external parties</li><li>Coordinate exhibits, witness lists, and documents for trial preparation and proceedings</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A highly regarded boutique law firm in Walnut Creek is seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support its lead partner in a busy and sophisticated Trust & Estates practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering long-term stability, excellent culture, and competitive compensation and benefits upon hire.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for a paralegal who enjoys working independently, taking ownership of matters, and being part of a bright, collaborative team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><p><strong>Trust Administration (Primary Focus)</strong></p><ul><li>Manage trust administration matters from start to finish</li><li>Prepare and track statutory trust notices (CA Probate Code §16061.7)</li><li>Coordinate asset collection, retitling, and trust funding</li><li>Communicate with beneficiaries, financial institutions, and CPAs</li><li>Prepare trust accountings, asset schedules, and distribution documents</li><li>Maintain compliance timelines and statutory deadlines</li><li>Draft routine correspondence and client communications</li></ul><p><strong>Trust & Estates Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with pleadings, discovery, and routine motions</li><li>Manage document collection and production</li><li>Prepare exhibits, binders, and mediation materials</li><li>Coordinate subpoenas, depositions, and filings</li><li>E-file in California courts and maintain litigation calendars</li><li>Organize and summarize financial and trust records for attorney review</li></ul><p><strong>Estate Planning / Transactional Support (as needed)</strong></p><ul><li>Assemble estate planning document sets</li><li>Assist with trust amendments and restatements</li><li>Coordinate execution and notarization of documents</li><li>Track post-signing trust funding follow-up</li></ul><p><strong>Probate (Nice to Have, Not Required)</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to probate filings, notices, and accountings is a plus, but not required</li><li>Willingness to assist with probate matters as needed</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled and highly organized Legal Secretary to join a dynamic plaintiff personal injury practice in Oakland, California. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal procedures, case management, and trial preparation, with a focus on supporting attorneys through efficient and detail-oriented administrative tasks. This role requires excellent multitasking skills and a proactive approach to managing case files from intake to trial.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and manage case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.<br>• Handle intake processes and organize medical records for ongoing cases.<br>• Prepare and file legal documents electronically, adhering to court deadlines and procedures.<br>• Maintain and update calendars, scheduling hearings, deadlines, and client meetings.<br>• Support discovery processes, including gathering information and drafting responses.<br>• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics.<br>• Manage dictation and transcription tasks with precision and timeliness.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other legal professionals.<br>• Utilize case management software to track deadlines and ensure compliance with California legal protocols.
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team in Salinas, California. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in civil litigation, particularly in plaintiff-side cases, and possess a strong understanding of California legal procedures and filings. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful cases involving mass torts, environmental issues, and civil litigation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage case files and documentation for litigation matters, ensuring accuracy and organization.<br>• Conduct legal research and assist in preparing pleadings, briefs, and discovery documents.<br>• Handle e-filing and ensure compliance with California rules, procedures, and court deadlines.<br>• Coordinate with attorneys and clients for case updates and progress reports.<br>• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and drafting trial-related documents.<br>• Review and summarize medical records, depositions, and other key case materials.<br>• Manage calendars and deadlines, ensuring all filings and submissions are timely.<br>• Collaborate with the team to support mass tort cases, including wildfire claims and environmental litigation.<br>• Utilize case management and billing software to maintain accurate records and track billable hours.<br>• Train on internal processes to effectively contribute to case management and workflow.
Essential Job Duties:<br><br>Secretarial, word processing, and legal administrative support for multiple partners and associate attorneys in a variety of practice areas.<br>Create, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and forms from handwritten drafts, notes, or dictation. Apply track changes, formatting, and styles; edit, label, and redact documents; compare documents using document comparison software and produce redlined versions; ability to produce TOA and TOC<br>Proofread documents for spelling, grammatical, typographical, and formatting errors<br>Experience with E-filing in both State and Federal courts<br>Assist attorneys with special projects and other general administrative duties.<br>Schedule and calendar meetings, depositions, hearings, and court reporters.<br>Perform legal calendaring<br>Assist with the opening and closing of matters<br>Interact with clients, visitors, attorneys, and staff via telephone and email<br>Qualifications:<br><br>3+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary within a law firm environment<br>Ability to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment<br>Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask<br>Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills<br>Ability to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision, as well as part of a team<br>Ability to handle complex assignments and complete projects under tight deadlines, must be able to adapt to changing priorities quickly<br>Strong commitment to client service<br>Must be a team player<br>Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills<br>Ability to work overtime on an occasional basis<br>Minimum Requirements:<br><br>High School diploma or GED, required<br>3+ years of litigation experience required<br>Strong knowledge with Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat or FoxIt PDF<br>Experience with a Document Management System such as IManage, Filesite, NetDocs<br>Candidate must be able to work 5 days in the office for the first 90 days, and then a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office
<p><strong>Legal Secretary/Paralegal – Litigation Experience Required</strong></p><p><strong>Contract-to-Hire</strong></p><p><strong>Full-Time & In-Office </strong></p><p><strong>Location: Salinas, CA</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a reputable law firm in Salinas, CA as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal, supporting litigation attorneys in complex cases. This is a contract-to-hire or direct hire opportunity for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and possess hands-on litigation experience either as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and looking for a long-term legal career, we want to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft pleadings, complaints, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents.</li><li>File documents efficiently in California state courts and federal courts using PACER.</li><li>Manage attorneys’ calendars, deadlines, and case-related tasks.</li><li>Organize, maintain, and update case files (both electronic and physical).</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.</li><li>Assist with trial preparation and support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.</li></ul>
<p>A highly regarded defense firm in Walnut Creek is seeking a contract-to-hire eDiscovery Paralegal to join their litigation team. This role will start on-site for the first 30 days of training, and then will become hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote).</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for an experienced eDiscovery Paralegal who is hands-on with Relativity, comfortable leveraging AI-driven review tools, and open to mentoring junior paralegals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the full eDiscovery lifecycle in a litigation environment</li><li>Oversee document collections, processing, review workflows, and productions</li><li>Utilize Relativity, including AI-assisted review and analytics tools</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys, vendors, and internal litigation teams</li><li>Perform quality control and troubleshoot eDiscovery issues</li><li>Provide light mentoring and guidance to other paralegals on eDiscovery best practices</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Legal Secretary for the Marin office of our large law firm client. The Legal Secretary will assist 3-4 commercial litigation, labor & employment law, and public entity defense attorneys. A legal secretary with good experience managing civil litigation documents and court filings and who enjoys a diverse and interesting caseload.</p><p><br></p><p>Required qualifications: </p><p>• 2++ years of civil litigation support experience as a legal secretary;</p><p>• Good knowledge of state, Federal, and administrative court rules and procedures for preparing pleadings (incl. some cite checking) and doing e-filings and service on the parties;</p><p>• Software skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and electronic document management systems (e.g., IManage); and</p><p>• High attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skill set, and great word processing, editing and proofreading skills.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity at a nice firm that ensures good work-life balance and cordial workplace culture. Our client offers a base salary of $75,000 - 100,000/yr., DOE, plus year-end discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits (incl. multiple medical/dental/vision insurance plans, 410k Plan with 3% Firm match, and good vacation & sick leave). For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>We have an immediate opening for a <strong>Legal Secretary</strong> to support a solo practitioner in Berkeley. This is a great opportunity to join a quiet, professional office and assist with a practice focused on real property and business law litigation. This a long-term contract that is primarily hybrid. One day a week on-site in Berkeley is required to handle filings. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence</li><li>Prepare and maintain tables of contents (TOCs) and tables of authorities (TOAs)</li><li>Handle electronic filing (e-filing) in state and federal courts</li><li>Assist with discovery responses, including organizing and formatting documents</li><li>Maintain and update case files and client records in Clio (database use only, not billing)</li><li>Coordinate scheduling for hearings, depositions, and client meetings</li><li>Make occasional outbound calls to screen potential new clients (no inbound calls required)</li><li>Provide general administrative support, including scanning, copying, and organizing document</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Litigation Legal Secretary to join our dynamic legal team in Oakland, California. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys across various practice areas. The ideal candidate will excel in managing legal documentation, maintaining organization, and ensuring seamless communication within a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, format, and revise legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and forms based on handwritten drafts, notes, or dictation.<br>• Proofread legal materials thoroughly to ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, and formatting.<br>• Handle electronic court filings in both state and federal courts with precision and efficiency.<br>• Manage scheduling and calendaring for meetings, depositions, hearings, and other legal events.<br>• Provide legal calendaring support to track deadlines and court dates.<br>• Assist attorneys with special projects and general administrative tasks as needed.<br>• Facilitate the opening and closing of legal matters with attention to detail.<br>• Compare, edit, and finalize documents using document comparison software to produce redlined versions.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys to complete complex assignments under tight deadlines.
