<p>We are looking for an organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support leadership and key business functions in Richmond, California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing executive support, coordination tasks, and document management in a fast-paced office setting. The role will contribute to bid preparation, team communication, marketing support, and event logistics while helping keep daily operations on track.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Executive & Administrative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to company leadership, including calendar management, scheduling meetings, coordinating reminders, and preparing presentations.</li><li>Manage correspondence, maintain organized files, and assist with day-to-day office administration.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather information and ensure timely completion of projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Estimating & Procurement Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with bid packages, RFQs, RFPs, prequalification packages, and other procurement-related documentation.</li><li>Track deadlines and help ensure all required documents are completed and submitted accurately and on time.</li><li>Support the estimating team with administrative tasks and document management.</li><li>Maintain organized records and electronic filing systems for proposals and project-related materials.</li></ul><p><strong>Marketing & Event Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and organize company marketing assets, project information, and employee profiles.</li><li>Update website content and ensure company information remains current and accurate.</li><li>Assist with presentation preparation using existing templates.</li><li>Coordinate logistics for career fairs, recruiting events, client events, conferences, and company functions.</li><li>Support company apparel and promotional item ordering and inventory management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a dependable Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations for a Contract position based in San Francisco, California. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping workflows organized, providing a welcoming first point of contact, and handling a variety of administrative tasks with accuracy. The successful candidate will help maintain smooth communication across the office while managing clerical duties and data-related work in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage front-desk and general administrative activities to keep office operations running efficiently.<br>• Receive and direct inbound calls professionally, ensuring messages and inquiries are handled promptly.<br>• Greet visitors and provide courteous receptionist support for employees, clients, and guests.<br>• Prepare, update, and maintain records, spreadsheets, and other office documentation with strong attention to detail.<br>• Perform data entry tasks accurately and verify information for completeness and consistency.<br>• Coordinate routine clerical work such as filing, scheduling, document organization, and correspondence support.<br>• Assist with day-to-day office requests and provide administrative support to team members as needed.
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a national immigration law firm to source an administrative professional for their San Francisco team on a long-term contract basis. This role provides administrative and project support to a high-volume legal team handling business immigration matters. It offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment alongside professionals dedicated to navigating complex immigration processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform high-volume data entry and maintain database accuracy for case records and client information.</li><li>Create and maintain electronic and physical client files, ensuring all documentation is properly organized and up to date.</li><li>Draft, edit, print, and distribute correspondence, petitions, applications, and related case materials.</li><li>Monitor and track the status of cases, key deadlines, and expiration dates; run and update reports as needed.</li><li>Open and close records/cases, ensuring records are accurate and complete.</li><li>Schedule internal and client meetings, coordinate calendars, and arrange conference calls.</li><li>Organize, sort, and distribute incoming mail; route to appropriate team members per established procedures.</li><li>Undertake independent projects and assist with special assignments as directed.</li><li>Prepare and process invoices; track client payments and maintain billing records.</li><li>Make travel arrangements and process business expenses as needed.</li><li>Provide general clerical support, including copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.</li><li>Communicate with clients to request outstanding documentation and provide routine status updates.</li><li>Maintain knowledge of procedural and processing requirements for various non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions/applications.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support its civil litigation team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity ideal for a legal admin who enjoys being a central support resource in a fast-paced, plaintiff-side law firm environment. The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide general administrative and operational support to attorneys and legal staff, assisting with case coordination, document handling, and office operations. While experience in personal injury or litigation is preferred, candidates with administrative experience in any legal practice area are encouraged to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff</li><li>Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence and legal documents</li><li>Assist with basic court filings and document submissions as directed</li><li>Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments</li><li>Answer phones, direct calls, and interact professionally with clients and vendors</li><li>Assist with intake forms, record requests, and general case coordination</li><li>Support office operations, including supplies, records management, and special projects</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support senior leadership within a fast-paced investment advisory environment in San Francisco, California. This Contract to permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at keeping executives organized, anticipating needs, and ensuring daily operations run smoothly. The right candidate will bring strong judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee complex executive calendars, balancing shifting priorities and ensuring meetings are scheduled efficiently.</p><p>• Arrange domestic and international travel plans, including itineraries, transportation, lodging, and related logistics.</p><p>• Coordinate meeting schedules for leadership, confirming attendees, preparing agendas, and handling logistical details.</p><p>• Serve as a key point of support for executive day-to-day activities, helping maintain organization and timely follow-through on important matters.</p><p>• Manage travel changes and last-minute adjustments with a calm, solutions-focused approach.</p><p>• Prepare materials and coordinate details for executive meetings to help sessions run smoothly and productively.</p><p><br></p><p>** If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Michaela Stauber at michaela.stauber- at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID#00410-0013474901**</p><p> </p>
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership in Fairfield, California. This Contract position calls for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can manage shifting priorities, maintain discretion, and keep executive operations running smoothly in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a demanding executive calendar by arranging meetings, resolving scheduling conflicts, and ensuring leadership commitments are organized efficiently.<br>• Coordinate domestic and international travel plans, including transportation, lodging, detailed itineraries, and post-trip expense documentation.<br>• Develop well-crafted presentations, briefing materials, agendas, and summary documents for leadership discussions and board-facing meetings.<br>• Participate in meetings when needed to capture key decisions, document action items, and follow through on outstanding deliverables.<br>• Serve as a central point of contact between the executive office and employees, clients, vendors, and other business stakeholders.<br>• Handle confidential files, business records, and sensitive correspondence with discretion and care.<br>• Support executive meetings, leadership events, and company functions by managing logistics and ensuring materials are prepared in advance.<br>• Assist with special assignments and cross-department initiatives that require coordination, tracking, and proactive communication.<br>• Anticipate upcoming deadlines and executive needs, helping leadership stay focused on strategic priorities.
<p>We are looking for a dependable Office Assistant to support daily workplace operations in San Francisco, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who communicates professionally, delivers strong customer service, and stays organized while handling a variety of administrative tasks. The role will help keep the office running smoothly by supporting visitors, coordinating shared spaces, managing mail and supplies, and assisting with general clerical needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as the first point of contact for phone calls and office visitors, providing assistance and directing inquiries appropriately.</p><p>• Coordinate guest arrivals by maintaining visitor information and communicating with building security as needed.</p><p>• Support internal meetings by arranging food orders, preparing meeting spaces, and handling post-meeting cleanup.</p><p>• Oversee conference room readiness and help accommodate both planned and last-minute meeting requests.</p><p>• Process incoming and outgoing mail, including courier shipments and overnight delivery services.</p><p>• Track and replenish office, kitchen, and shared workspace supplies while keeping common areas neat and stocked.</p><p>• Identify facility or equipment issues and work with property management or service providers to resolve them promptly.</p><p>• Maintain office records such as badges, keys, mailing logs, and other administrative documentation.</p><p>• Assist with clerical and operational tasks including copying, scanning, filing, document processing, errands, event support, and special projects as assigned.</p><p><br></p><p>** If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Baylee Burke at baylee.burke - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID#00410-0013473186**</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Administrative Assistant to join a contract opportunity within the financial services industry in San Francisco, California. This role supports senior leaders and broader teams by coordinating daily administrative activities, keeping schedules on track, and helping the office operate efficiently. The position is best suited for someone who brings strong judgment, excellent organization, and an effective approach in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver senior-level administrative support to Partners, Managing Directors, and designated business teams, while helping manage evolving day-to-day priorities.<br>• Coordinate complex calendars in Microsoft Outlook, balancing scheduling conflicts, urgent requests, and meetings involving multiple internal and external participants.<br>• Arrange domestic and international travel plans, including lodging, transportation, detailed itineraries, and timely adjustments when plans change.<br>• Prepare, submit, and reconcile expense reports through Concur in line with company policies and reporting deadlines.<br>• Participate in front-desk coverage by welcoming guests, answering incoming calls, and maintaining a detail-oriented reception experience.<br>• Organize in-office meetings by securing conference space, coordinating audiovisual needs, arranging catering, and preparing meeting materials.<br>• Maintain orderly digital and physical records, including shared files and documentation, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Contribute to office operations by monitoring common-area supplies, supporting kitchen upkeep, and helping maintain a clean and functional workspace.<br>• Assist with special assignments and cross-functional administrative initiatives that support business operations across the firm.
<p>A well-established law firm in Santa Rosa is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its attorneys and legal staff with a variety of administrative and litigation-related tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to grow their legal career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, scheduling, and file organization</li><li>Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents</li><li>Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files</li><li>Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document retrieval</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors</li><li>Assist with case management, deadlines, and attorney workflow</li><li>Handle incoming calls, emails, and client inquiries</li><li>Support attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, and other legal proceedings as needed</li></ul>
<p>A San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its civil litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on experience in a collaborative, plaintiff-side law firm environment with long-term potential. The Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative and case support to attorneys and paralegals handling civil litigation matters, primarily personal injury cases. This role is ideal for a legal professional looking to deepen their litigation experience while contributing to the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals</li><li>Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Help prepare and organize pleadings, discovery, and case materials</li><li>Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files</li><li>Track deadlines, assist with calendaring, and schedule meetings and appointments</li><li>Coordinate with clients, court personnel, experts, and vendors as needed</li><li>Assist with court filings and service of documents under attorney direction</li><li>Support trial preparation and other litigation-related tasks as assigned</li></ul>
We are looking for a dependable General Office Clerk to support a contract records digitization project based on-site in Oakland, California. This contract assignment is expected to last 1-2 months, with the possibility of extension, and focuses on converting decades of customer, job, and warranty documents into an organized digital resource. The person in this role will help build accurate, searchable records by combining document scanning, data organization, and technology-assisted information capture while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Sort, prepare, and scan historical customer, project, and warranty files to create complete digital records.<br>• Apply consistent document naming and filing standards so records remain easy to locate and manage.<br>• Use AI-enabled tools to capture important details from source documents and organize the information into structured formats.<br>• Check extracted data against original files and correct discrepancies to ensure reliability and accuracy.<br>• Input, update, and refine information within spreadsheets or databases to support a searchable record system.<br>• Flag missing details, duplicate entries, and irregularities in documentation, then communicate findings as the project progresses.<br>• Protect sensitive information and share routine status updates on workload, progress, and issues requiring attention.
<p>We are looking for a Contract Office Manager to oversee daily workplace operations in San Francisco, California. This role is responsible for creating an organized, welcoming, and efficient office environment while coordinating services, supporting employees and visitors, and helping maintain a positive on-site experience. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the day-to-day appearance, organization, and functionality of the office to ensure a clean, well-supplied, and productive workplace.</p><p>• Coordinate external service providers, including facilities, cleaning, food service, and security partners, and monitor service quality to maintain high standards.</p><p>• Organize on-site gatherings such as team meals, office celebrations, and internal events, including preparation, vendor coordination, and post-event wrap-up.</p><p>• Administer workplace entry processes by managing badge access and supporting secure office operations.</p><p>• Welcome employees, candidates, clients, and other visitors with a thoughtful and hospitable approach that reflects the company positively.</p><p>• Assist with workspace planning, office reconfigurations, furniture adjustments, and other improvements to support evolving team needs.</p><p>• Manage incoming mail and package distribution, ensuring items are routed accurately and efficiently to the appropriate recipients or departments.</p><p>• Support office health, safety, and emergency readiness efforts by helping maintain procedures, supplies, and workplace compliance standards</p>
<p>A San Francisco–based law firm is seeking a professional and client-focused Legal Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for attorneys, clients, and visitors. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for someone who excels in a fast-paced, detail-oriented legal environment and takes pride in providing exceptional front-desk and administrative support. The Legal Receptionist will manage daily reception operations, maintain a welcoming office atmosphere, and support attorneys and legal staff with light administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner</li><li>Answer and route incoming phone calls, take accurate messages, and manage voicemail systems</li><li>Maintain lobby, conference rooms, and reception areas to ensure a polished and organized office environment</li><li>Coordinate conference room scheduling and assist with meeting setup as needed</li><li>Receive, sort, and distribute mail and courier deliveries</li><li>Assist with basic administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, scanning, and document preparation</li><li>Support attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants with ad hoc administrative requests</li><li>Monitor office supplies and coordinate restocking as needed</li><li>Ensure compliance with firm confidentiality and professionalism standards</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Receptionist to support daily front desk operations for a contract position based in San Francisco, California for 1 day. This role serves as a key point of contact for visitors, callers, and internal staff, helping maintain an organized and welcoming office environment. The ideal candidate is attentive, courteous, and comfortable handling administrative tasks while managing multiple priorities throughout the day.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Greet visitors, employees, and vendors in a friendly and courteous manner while ensuring an efficient front desk experience.</p><p>• Manage a multi-line phone system by answering incoming calls promptly, directing inquiries to the appropriate contacts, and taking accurate messages when needed.</p><p>• Coordinate calendars and arrange appointments to support smooth scheduling for team members and office activities.</p><p>• Prepare, update, and maintain records through accurate data entry and organized file management, both digital and physical.</p><p>• Handle routine email communication with professionalism, providing timely responses and forwarding messages to the correct departments.</p><p>• Support general administrative activities by creating and editing documents using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.</p><p>• Maintain a tidy and well-organized reception area that reflects a positive image of the company.</p><p>• Assist with customer service inquiries and provide helpful information to callers and visitors while escalating complex issues appropriately.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Receptionist to support front desk operations for a long-term contract position based in San Francisco, California. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming environment while managing a steady flow of incoming calls and visitor interactions. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple phone lines efficiently in a part-time setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Welcome guests and provide a courteous, organized front desk experience for visitors and staff.<br>• Manage incoming calls through a multi-line phone system, directing each inquiry to the appropriate contact or department.<br>• Operate the switchboard effectively to ensure calls are answered promptly and transferred accurately.<br>• Respond to inbound phone inquiries with clear and courteous communication.<br>• Maintain an orderly reception area and support day-to-day administrative coordination as needed.<br>• Assist with basic front office tasks such as taking messages, relaying information, and monitoring visitor flow.
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join a litigation team in Emeryville, California. This position supports attorneys from initial case development through trial, with a strong focus on document review, deadline management, and coordination across courts and third parties. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organizational ability, and experience handling complex matters in a fast-moving legal setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and condense medical, billing, and other case-related records into clear summaries for attorney review.<br>• Prepare, send, and monitor subpoenas for documents, witnesses, and court matters across various jurisdictions.<br>• Work with courts, healthcare providers, expert witnesses, and external organizations to secure records and supporting materials.<br>• Oversee litigation calendars and track filing dates, court deadlines, and follow-up tasks to keep matters progressing on schedule.<br>• Assemble pleadings, discovery materials, exhibit sets, deposition summaries, and trial notebooks for active cases.<br>• Support attorneys before depositions and hearings by organizing witness information, exhibits, and related case documents.<br>• Submit legal filings to county and state courts, including electronic filing when required by the jurisdiction.<br>• Maintain orderly electronic and paper case files so documents are accessible, complete, and up to date.<br>• Assist with trial logistics by preparing exhibits, coordinating materials, and ensuring readiness for hearings and courtroom proceedings.<br>• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, service providers, and other case contacts.
<p>Our maritime law firm client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide immediate onsite support to its San Francisco office on a contract basis. This is a hands-on litigation support role that combines substantive billable work with critical litigation secretarial functions, with the ideal candidate having demonstrated experience managing litigation calendars, court deadlines, e-filings, document preparation, and day-to-day case support while also assisting attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, legal research, and other substantive paralegal tasks. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced law firm environment are essential.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and litigation docketing activities.</li><li>Coordinate and maintain case calendars, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local court deadlines.</li><li>Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, exhibits, and other legal documents.</li><li>Perform electronic filing with California state and federal courts and coordinate service of process.</li><li>Assist with discovery management, including document review, organization, production, and tracking of discovery deadlines.</li><li>Support attorneys with motion practice, legal research, drafting, and case preparation.</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.</li><li>Prepare exhibits, hearing binders, deposition materials, and trial notebooks.</li><li>Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and other litigation-related events.</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and third parties.</li><li>Track billable time and maintain accurate case information within the firm's practice management system.</li><li>Provide general litigation and administrative support to attorneys as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support a broad range of commercial real estate legal and administrative matters in Petaluma, California. This position plays a key role in managing loan-related documentation, maintaining entity records, assisting with litigation activities, and coordinating with internal leadership as well as external legal and financial partners. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle complex, document-intensive work with accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and maintain complete records for institutional commercial real estate loans, ensuring files remain organized, current, and readily accessible.<br>• Coordinate loan-related activity by tracking maturity dates, reserve disbursements, consent matters, amendments, and ongoing communications with lenders and servicers.<br>• Prepare and assemble formal notice packages, servicing submissions, and supporting documentation for lender review and approval.<br>• Monitor legal and corporate compliance requirements for borrowing entities, including annual filings, good standing status, tax-related obligations, governance records, and consent conditions.<br>• Maintain entity documentation such as corporate books, ownership information, operating agreements, organizational charts, and records of member or structural changes.<br>• Support litigation and dispute matters by gathering records, organizing productions, maintaining privilege materials, developing timelines, and preparing hearing or case reference binders.<br>• Partner with outside counsel, executive leadership, accountants, property management teams, lenders, and loan servicers to facilitate timely legal and transactional follow-through.<br>• Build and preserve comprehensive electronic loan reference files for each asset, including servicing correspondence, cash management records, reserve documentation, assumptions, and modifications.
<p>We are looking for a dependable Office Services Associate to support day-to-day administrative and operational services for a client site in San Francisco, California. This Contract position focuses on document production, mail handling, digital support, and front-of-house assistance while helping maintain a responsive and detail-oriented workplace environment. The ideal candidate brings strong customer service skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage incoming office service requests by reviewing instructions, confirming details, and documenting work accurately before production begins.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day support across copy, scanning, printing, mail distribution, and intake activities in both physical and electronic formats.</p><p>• Organize assignments by urgency and service commitments to ensure completed work is delivered within established turnaround times.</p><p>• Monitor the quality of finished materials, checking for accuracy and completeness on individual output and assisting with team quality standards when needed.</p><p>• Communicate proactively with clients, coworkers, and supervisors regarding deadlines, request changes, or issues that could affect delivery.</p><p>• Resolve routine equipment or supply issues, replenish paper and toner, and escalate more complex problems when appropriate.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with client-site rules and company procedures while handling confidential information with discretion and care.</p><p>• Support adjacent service areas such as reception, hospitality, or audio/visual assistance when business needs require additional coverage.</p><p>• Lift and move boxes, paper, and related materials as part of regular daily operations, including items weighing up to 50 pounds.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support medical billing and core accounting operations for a busy office in San Francisco, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who enjoys balancing financial tasks with administrative coordination in a deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate takes a detail-oriented, service-focused approach, communicates well with internal teams and external contacts, and stays organized while managing a high volume of work.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process incoming invoices each day, assign the appropriate coding, and verify that all required backup documentation is complete before entry.</p><p>• Record cash receipts, apply billing updates, and help maintain accurate accounts receivable activity across tenant and client accounts.</p><p>• Support accounts payable functions by entering invoices, setting up vendor records, and responding to payment-related questions from shared services and other stakeholders.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial reports and assist with monthly documentation needed by accounting leadership.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Accounting Manager, General Manager, and Assistant General Manager, including drafting, updating, and finalizing business documents.</p><p>• Coordinate vendor agreement paperwork and help maintain organized files that can be easily reviewed and retrieved.</p><p>• Contribute to special assignments and priority projects while meeting accounting deadlines in a fast-paced office setting.</p><p>• Work collaboratively with internal teams while also handling assigned tasks independently and effectively.</p>