<p>We are partnering with a Bay Area public agency to source a Legal Assistant who will provide full-time temporary coverage while their current legal assistant serves in an acting role. In this assignment, you will play a key part in supporting a team of attorneys by coordinating daily administrative needs, organizing information, and helping ensure smooth departmental operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, comfort navigating multiple tasks simultaneously, and the professionalism needed to support attorneys in a public-sector legal environment. This onsite role can start as soon as December 22 and offers a great opportunity for candidates with strong administrative skills, public-sector interest, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide daily administrative support to attorneys, including task coordination and general assistance.</li><li>Schedule and manage meetings, attorney calendars, and departmental workflows.</li><li>Track activities, progress, and internal data using Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Collect, organize, and prepare documents for Public Records Act (PRA) requests.</li><li>Assist with additional legal and administrative tasks as needed to ensure smooth office operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a midsized firm in the East Bay. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with substantial experience in litigation matters, ideally with exposure to labor and employment cases. You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through administrative tasks, document preparation, court filings, and calendar management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.</p><p>• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.</p><p>• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.</p><p>• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.</p><p>• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.</p><p>• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.</p><p>• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.</p><p>• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.</p>
<p>Established law firm is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their close-knit team in Emeryville, California. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in litigation and proficiency in electronic filing systems for state and federal courts. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting attorneys and ensuring smooth case management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, review, and file legal documents and pleadings using electronic filing systems for state and federal courts.</p><p>• Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and coordinate court appearances to ensure all schedules are maintained.</p><p>• Organize and maintain both physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials and correspondence.</p><p>• Draft, proofread, and edit legal correspondence such as memos, letters, and other official documents.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and court personnel to handle procedural requirements and case updates.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, witness lists, and creating trial binders.</p><p>• Schedule meetings, depositions, conference calls, and oversee travel arrangements whenever necessary.</p><p>• Respond promptly to attorney and client requests, ensuring workflows are managed efficiently to meet deadlines.</p>
<p>A prominent municipal entity in Oakland is seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Secretary to join their legal team on a long-term contract and hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong civil litigation support experience, and someone seeking flexibility to work 3 days remote, and 2 days on-site!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform high-volume state and federal e-filing</li><li>Manage complex calendaring, deadlines, and court schedules</li><li>Draft, revise, and format litigation documents, including TOAs/TOCs</li><li>Support attorneys with administrative and litigation tasks</li><li>Maintain organized case files and assist with document preparation</li></ul>
