<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>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 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>
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team in Berkeley, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic plaintiff IP firm by supporting various administrative, legal, and organizational tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring versatility to a team-oriented office setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage reception duties, including answering phones and greeting visitors with professionalism.<br>• Coordinate court filings and handle e-filing processes accurately and efficiently.<br>• Support civil litigation tasks through calendar management and scheduling.<br>• Assist with administrative responsibilities such as document organization and office setup.<br>• Perform light paralegal duties as required, including aiding in litigation preparation.<br>• Maintain organized records and ensure timely updates to legal documents.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to meet deadlines and client needs.<br>• Provide general office support to ensure smooth daily operations.<br>• Handle correspondence and communication with courts and clients.<br>• Adapt to a variety of tasks, combining administrative, secretarial, and paralegal work.
<p>We are eager to welcome a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to our trial team located in San Francisco, California. This role is essential within our industry and will involve a variety of tasks related to legal support and administration. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Assisting in the preparation of court filings, including briefs, declarations, exhibits, and proofs of service</p><p>• Drafting various legal documents such as pleadings and discovery responses</p><p>• Ensuring all legal deadlines and dates are accurately calendared and met</p><p>• Conducting comprehensive legal research and assisting with document review</p><p>• Communicating effectively with clients, court personnel, and vendors</p><p>• Organizing and maintaining both electronic and hard-copy case files</p><p>• Providing crucial support during legal proceedings such as depositions, trials, arbitrations and mediations</p><p>• Managing hearing, deposition, and trial binders for attorneys</p><p>• Utilizing various legal discovery and filing platforms such as Pacer, OneLegal, Relativity, Disco</p><p>• Assisting with additional administrative tasks and special projects as required</p><p>• Editing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents to meet firm and legal style requirements.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in Oakland, California. This role requires expertise in civil litigation procedures and fluency in both English and Spanish. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in legal document preparation, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and draft routine legal documents, including complaints, discovery materials, motions, and briefs.<br>• Manage e-filing processes and ensure timely submission of court documents.<br>• Coordinate and maintain legal calendars, including deadlines and court appearances.<br>• Conduct thorough analysis and prioritization of legal tasks and projects.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro efficiently to support legal operations.<br>• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish to assist with bilingual legal needs.<br>• Apply in-depth knowledge of California Superior Court civil litigation rules and procedures.<br>• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all court filings and documentation.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to meet case deadlines and objectives.
<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>
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>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>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>Mid-sized law firm located in the Financial District in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Providing assistance to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation cases</li><li>Managing case-related tasks such as calendaring deadlines, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings and depositions</li><li>Drafting and preparing litigation documents with meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Ensuring legal documents adhere to prescribed citation standards</li><li>Conducting factual investigations and legal research as required</li><li>Preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials by organizing exhibits and relevant materials</li><li>Assisting with case discovery, including document management and review</li><li>Handling the filing and service of legal documents, both electronically and in hard copy format</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.
<p>We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team based in Campbell, California. In this role, you will be using your extensive legal knowledge to perform a variety of tasks, including the management of legal documents, client communication, and the use of case management software. This role operates within the legal industry and provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic workplace. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Utilize various legal software to manage client information and legal procedures.</p><p>• Manage the e-Filing of documents in state and federal courts.</p><p>• Maintain a clear understanding and application of civil procedures and litigation.</p><p>• Prepare legal documents, pleadings, and discovery.</p><p>• Use Case Management Software (CMS) and Clio to track deadlines and manage tasks.</p><p>• Maintain high attention to detail when dealing with client relations and claim administration.</p><p>• Exhibit effective communication skills in liaising with clients and team members.</p><p>• Handle billing functions and calendar management efficiently.</p><p>• Foster a positive environment through good interpersonal skills.</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>We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary in San Rafael, California. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, including managing active litigation cases.</p><p>• Coordinate and execute litigation calendaring and docketing, ensuring deadlines, hearings, and discovery cutoffs are accurately tracked.</p><p>• Prepare, format, and proofread complex legal documents while ensuring compliance with court rules and requirements.</p><p>• Handle e-filing and court submissions for state and federal courts with precision and timeliness.</p><p>• Maintain client files and case management systems, ensuring all records are organized and up-to-date.</p><p>• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams, serving as a reliable point of contact.</p><p>• Manage scheduling and logistics for meetings, hearings, and depositions, ensuring seamless operations.</p><p>• Utilize advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems to support daily operations.</p><p>• Monitor and prioritize multiple high-priority tasks, ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>• Uphold confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and financial transactions.</p>
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.
<p>National law firm has an immediate opening for a Trademark Litigation Paralegal in Menlo Park, CA! This Trademark Litigation Paralegal will provide complex case support to attorneys in all phases of trademark litigation including discovery, trial, and appeal. The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid capacity, with an initial on-site training period requiring three to four days per week, transitioning to two to three days on-site and the remaining remote thereafter. Paralegals will at least 2-5+ years of litigation experience, including trademark litigation, are encouraged to apply! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Initiate and maintain docketing within Firm’s CompuLaw system and monitor trial calendars.</li><li>Draft pleadings and discovery documents. </li><li>Draft routine litigation documents including subpoenas, notices of deposition, templates for discovery responses, templates for other motion related responses.</li><li>Assist in all aspects of deposition preparation.</li><li>Manage document production process including performing document production reviews, preparing outlines and exhibits, creating privilege logs and electronic discovery logs.</li><li>Assist in preparation of pre-trial order and update interim status reports to clients.</li><li>Manage litigation support resources assigned to the matter.</li><li> Participate in all aspects of trial preparation including coordinating logistics.</li><li>Prepare exhibits, deposition designations, maintain trial exhibit log, and coordinate war room design and setup.</li><li>Conduct legal (or other) research as requested, including Westlaw, and cite checking.</li><li>Trademark enforcement investigations of newly filed USPTO trademark applications.</li><li>Trademark enforcement investigations of unlawful or unauthorized common law uses of trademarks.</li></ul>
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>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><strong>Unlock Your Legal Career: Join Us as a Corporate Paralegal in Palo Alto!</strong></p><p>Are you a driven and detail-oriented legal professional ready to make a real impact? We invite you to become an essential part of our in-house legal team as our next <strong>Corporate Paralegal</strong>! Work alongside accomplished attorneys in a collaborative, high-performance legal environment where your contributions are valued and your expertise can thrive.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Impactful Work</strong>: Support strategic corporate initiatives by managing key governance, compliance, and real estate transactions that shape our company’s success.</li><li><strong>Diverse Challenges</strong>: Tackle sophisticated projects involving multi-jurisdictional entity management, high-stakes financings, and complex acquisitions. Every day brings new opportunities to grow your skill set.</li><li><strong>Professional Growth</strong>: Gain hands-on experience working directly with senior attorneys and leaders. You’ll play a critical role in transaction execution, entity management, and process optimization.</li><li><strong>Cutting-Edge Environment</strong>: Join a forward-thinking legal department that leverages modern technology and best practices to drive efficiency and results.</li><li><strong>Work-Life Balance</strong>: Enjoy predictable hours in a supportive culture, with the flexibility of partial remote work in beautiful Palo Alto.</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and review corporate governance documents, board resolutions, and compliance filings.</li><li>Manage entity formations, dissolutions, and registrations across multiple states or countries while maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Assist with due diligence for acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures—prepare transaction summaries and coordinate closings.</li><li>Prepare and review documents for real estate deals and property management, upholding accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Maintain legal databases and facilitate the execution and filing of essential documents.</li><li>Collaborate with outside counsel, title companies, and colleagues across departments.</li><li>Tackle new challenges and support process improvements across our legal operations.</li></ul>
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>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>A South San Francisco–based clinical-stage biotechnology company is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support its Legal Department on a 6-month contract basis. This role supports complex contracting, corporate governance, and compliance operations within a highly regulated, research-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience supporting biotech or pharmaceutical contracting, including agreements tied to clinical development, technical operations, manufacturing, supply chain, laboratory services, and vendor procurement. This hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) position works closely with in-house counsel and cross-functional teams across Clinical, R& D, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and edit agreements including NDAs/CDAs, Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and associated Work Orders/SOWs, Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), laboratory services agreements, and vendor/supplier or manufacturing-related agreements.</li><li>Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, execution, signature routing, archiving, renewals, and amendments.</li><li>Support negotiation workflows through redlines, revisions, issue spotting, and counterparty communications.</li><li>Monitor contract compliance, obligations, key dates, and deliverables.</li><li>Assist with the development and refinement of standard form agreements, templates, and playbooks.</li><li>Manage multiple agreements simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.</li><li>Maintain corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, bylaws, charters, and subsidiary documentation.</li><li>Coordinate annual filings, business licenses, Secretary of State submissions, and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Prepare and organize board and committee materials and maintain governance calendars.</li><li>Support governance-related policies, including signature authority and document retention.</li><li>Assist with due diligence requests, audits, and internal or external inquiries.</li><li>Support implementation and training related to contracting SOPs, templates, and legal department processes.</li><li>Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation across contracts, governance, and compliance.</li><li>Manage Legal’s intranet and SharePoint resources.</li><li>Coordinate DocuSign and other electronic signature workflows.</li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A South San Francisco–based clinical-stage biotechnology company is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support its Legal Department on a 6-month contract basis. This role supports complex contracting, corporate governance, and compliance operations within a highly regulated, research-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience supporting biotech or pharmaceutical contracting, including agreements tied to clinical development, technical operations, manufacturing, supply chain, laboratory services, and vendor procurement. This hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) position works closely with in-house counsel and cross-functional teams across Clinical, R& D, Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and edit agreements including NDAs/CDAs, Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and associated Work Orders/SOWs, Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), laboratory services agreements, and vendor/supplier or manufacturing-related agreements.</li><li>Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, execution, signature routing, archiving, renewals, and amendments.</li><li>Support negotiation workflows through redlines, revisions, issue spotting, and counterparty communications.</li><li>Monitor contract compliance, obligations, key dates, and deliverables.</li><li>Assist with the development and refinement of standard form agreements, templates, and playbooks.</li><li>Manage multiple agreements simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.</li><li>Maintain corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, bylaws, charters, and subsidiary documentation.</li><li>Coordinate annual filings, business licenses, Secretary of State submissions, and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Prepare and organize board and committee materials and maintain governance calendars.</li><li>Support governance-related policies, including signature authority and document retention.</li><li>Assist with due diligence requests, audits, and internal or external inquiries.</li><li>Support implementation and training related to contracting SOPs, templates, and legal department processes.</li><li>Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation across contracts, governance, and compliance.</li><li>Manage Legal’s intranet and SharePoint resources.</li><li>Coordinate DocuSign and other electronic signature workflows.</li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.</li></ul>
<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>
