<p>We are in search of a skilled Patent Agent to become a part of our team. The role will be based in our San Francisco office, and will involve working with a range of patent prosecution activities within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle patent prosecution tasks with a focus on maintaining accurate records and processing applications</p><p>• Utilize technical knowledge in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and pharmacy to enhance job functions</p><p>• Conduct detailed prior art searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses</p><p>• Analyze patents and scientific papers to support patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling </p><p>• Ensure excellent written and verbal communication in English during all interactions</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary</p><p>• Maintain a broad technical knowledge to aid in job functions</p><p>• Maintain a focus on customer inquiries, resolving them efficiently and effectively</p><p>• Ensure all customer credit applications are processed accurately and efficiently</p><p>• Uphold a high standard of service, maintaining accurate customer credit records.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Legal Billing Specialist</strong> for our client, a local law firm. This contract-to-hire role offers a strong opportunity for professional growth as part of a reputable firm committed to excellence in legal services.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and execute end-to-end legal billing functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm protocols.</li><li>Prepare, review, and process detailed client invoices in adherence to client-specific billing guidelines.</li><li>Monitor and track billing timelines, resolving delayed or rejected bills proactively.</li><li>Address inquiries regarding billing discrepancies and collaborate with attorneys and staff for resolution.</li><li>Ensure compliance with electronic billing (e-Billing) systems and resolve e-Billing rejections or adjustments.</li><li>Maintain proper documentation of all billing activities for reporting purposes.</li><li>Offer continuous support to attorneys, paralegals, and other staff regarding billing and time entry best practices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are on the lookout for a diligent and high energy Litigation Secretary to join a growing law firm in San Francisco, California. As a Legal Secretary, your role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys, facilitating meetings, managing attorneys' calendars and handling court filings. This role operates within the legal industry and offers an exciting opportunity to engage with various aspects of the legal process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Traveling to and attending trials with the Partner.</p><p>• Providing administrative and clerical support to Litigation Attorneys in relation to their cases and clients</p><p>• Drafting and editing correspondence, memos, and other legal documents</p><p>• Handling court filings and e-filings</p><p>• Facilitating meetings, depositions, and client calls</p><p>• Maintaining attorneys' calendars and coordinating with the records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters</p><p>• Entering and editing attorney time as necessary</p><p>• Utilizing strong organizational skills to manage various tasks and deadlines</p><p>• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills in communication with clients, attorneys, and courts</p><p>• Displaying strong word processing and formatting skills, including experience generating tables of contents and tables of authorities</p><p>• Independently e-filing in accordance with court rules</p><p>• Leveraging civil litigation experience and knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills required for this role include Civil Litigation, Civil Litigation Experience, e-Filing, Court Filing, Courts - Federal, Courts - State, and Managing Calendar.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our legal team in Santa Rosa, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting attorneys with case preparation, discovery management, and trial readiness. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic team while contributing to high-quality legal services.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft and respond to discovery requests with precision and attention to detail.<br>• Summarize discovery responses for attorney review and case strategy.<br>• Create substantive legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence.<br>• Assist in preparing for depositions and expert discovery processes.<br>• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys to manage cases effectively from inception through trial.<br>• Organize and maintain case files using case management software.<br>• Support trial preparation efforts, including evidence gathering and witness coordination.
<p>Established San Francisco law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Secretary to support their growing practice. This role requires an experienced individual with a deep understanding of litigation processes and filing procedures across multiple patent venues. Join a dynamic team that values precision, efficiency, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in Intellectual Property litigation.</p><p>• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and patent filings.</p><p>• File legal documents in various patent venues, such as NDCal, CDCal, WDTex, EDTex, and DDel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.</p><p>• Maintain organized case files and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions.</p><p>• Handle time entries and billing processes with attention to detail.</p><p>• Liaise with clients and external parties to facilitate communication and case progress.</p><p>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks, including notary public services and document management.</p><p>• Support partners in building and expanding their Intellectual Property practice.</p>
<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>A City government client in Vacaville seeking a skilled <b>Legal Administrative Assistant </b>to provide essential legal support to the City Attorney’s Office. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your administrative experience in a public sector setting, while contributing to meaningful work that impacts the local community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You’ll Do</u></strong></p><p>In this role, you’ll serve as a key resource to attorneys and city staff by:</p><ul><li>Conducting research and analyzing statutes, case law, ordinances, and administrative rulings.</li><li>Drafting, editing, and reviewing documents including contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence.</li><li>Supporting public records requests, including reviewing and redacting documents in coordination with the City Clerk.</li><li>Assisting with liability claims, subpoenas, and case management.</li><li>Managing calendars, deadlines, and filings for court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.</li><li>Serving as a liaison between attorneys, city staff, claims adjusters, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Maintaining organized, confidential records and case files.</li></ul>
<p>Real Estate Paralegal</p><p><br></p><p>A mid-sized and well-respected leader in real estate law is seeking a proficient Real Estate Paralegal to join their dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Role:</p><p>The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in this legal team, supporting attorneys in a variety of real estate legal matters, with a focus on title and survey matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and revise real estate documents, with a focus on title and survey reviews. </li><li>Conduct legal research and perform administrative duties. </li><li>Liaise with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to gather and organize information relevant to transactions. </li><li>Coordinate closings and ensure all documents are appropriately prepared. </li><li>Contribute to the overall success of the firm by maintaining the highest standards of customer service and professional ethics.</li></ul><p>This Firm Offers:</p><ul><li>A collaborative and professional work environment. </li><li>Competitive compensation package. </li><li>A comprehensive benefit package. </li><li>Opportunity to work with highly experienced attorneys and a congenial team. </li></ul>
<p>We are partnering with a national AmLaw 100 firm to source a Litigation Paralegal to join its San Francisco team in a long-term temp-to-hire capacity. While prior trial experience is preferred, the firm is also open to strong paralegals with solid litigation backgrounds who are eager to gain more direct trial exposure and grow into this role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with trial preparation including trial binders, exhibits, demonstratives, and witness coordination</li><li>Support attorneys during trial as needed, including war room logistics, exhibit tracking, and courtroom coordination</li><li>Draft and organize pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motion materials</li><li>Review, gather, and organize client documents for production and discovery</li><li>Manage case calendars, deadlines, and electronic filings in state and federal courts</li><li>Perform cite-checking, factual research, and document review</li><li>Communicate effectively with attorneys, staff, vendors, and clients</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Trust and Estate Paralegal to join our team in Orinda, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in assisting attorneys with estate planning, trust administration, and litigation matters. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing estate planning documents, including wills and trusts.<br>• Support litigation efforts related to trust disputes and estate matters by managing discovery processes and preparing case files.<br>• Coordinate and manage trust administration tasks, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.<br>• Serve as a licensed Notary Public to notarize essential legal documents as needed.<br>• Conduct legal research to provide accurate information and recommendations to attorneys.<br>• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and accessible.<br>• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and provide updates on case progress.<br>• Collaborate with the legal team to prepare for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.<br>• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of required filings and documentation.<br>• Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient workflows for estate planning and litigation processes.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting attorneys with case preparation, discovery management, and client coordination. This position offers an opportunity to work on complex litigation matters involving multiple plaintiffs, requiring strong organizational skills and legal expertise.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage intricate multi-plaintiff cases, ensuring client information is accurately gathered, analyzed, and organized.<br>• Maintain and update comprehensive client databases to support case management.<br>• Conduct thorough client intake interviews to gather essential case details.<br>• Monitor discovery and filing deadlines, keeping attorneys informed of upcoming tasks and ensuring timely submissions.<br>• Coordinate the collection of documents from clients to support discovery responses and establish liability and damages claims.<br>• Request and organize records such as medical bills, medical records, police reports, and other relevant documentation.<br>• Summarize and systematically organize medical records and associated expenses for case preparation.<br>• Assist attorneys with drafting and responding to written discovery requests, including interrogatories and Fact Sheets.<br>• File complaints, motions, and other legal pleadings with precision and timeliness.<br>• Notify lienholders and manage lien information effectively, ensuring compliance with settlement procedures.
<p>A polished and growing insurance defense law firm in Walnut Creek is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a family-oriented, collaborative office culture with a strong reputation in the Bay Area legal community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, and format motions, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence</li><li>Manage E-filing in state and federal courts</li><li>Handle trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and case files</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, and case schedules</li><li>Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a boutique law firm in Benicia specializing in real estate, landlord/tenant, and unlawful detainer (UD) matters. This team is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide critical case and client support. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Handle incoming and outgoing client phone calls, providing timely status updates and answering questions.</li><li>Communicate with courts to track filings, hearings, and case progress from start to finish.</li><li>Maintain and update the firm’s case management system to ensure accurate, up-to-date case information.</li><li>Assist in drafting unlawful detainer (UD) and related real estate documents.</li><li>Support attorneys with case tracking, scheduling, and file organization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a construction services law firm in Oakland is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join its team on a full-time, fully onsite contract basis (40 hours/week). This role offers the opportunity to work on complex civil litigation matters, including discovery, trial preparation, and eDiscovery, with the potential for permanent hire based on performance and team fit.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and respond to discovery requests</li><li>Prepare pleadings from templates and manage case filings</li><li>Draft and process subpoenas</li><li>Assist with exhibit lists, witness binders, and trial logistics</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys to ensure readiness for hearings and trials</li><li>Conduct document review using Relativity</li><li>Organize and manage eDiscovery processes for civil litigation cases</li></ul>
<p>A well-respected civil litigation firm in Petaluma is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform a hybrid mix of legal secretary and paralegal duties supporting its personal injury and employment litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation professional seeking a flexible, family-friendly schedule with a firm that values work-life balance. The team offers adjustable start and end times to accommodate personal commitments such as school drop-offs, pick-ups, or other scheduling needs—while maintaining a consistent, full-time onsite presence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Provide hands-on litigation support for personal injury and employment matters, including drafting and formatting pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and trial documents.</p><p>• Manage case calendars and deadlines using Clio and integrated court rules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in filings.</p><p>• Organize and maintain electronic case files, correspondence, and discovery materials.</p><p>• Coordinate with clients for document collection, follow-ups, and updates.</p><p>• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and binders.</p><p>• Conduct light legal research and cite-checking for employment cases as needed.</p><p>• Support attorneys with general administrative and secretarial tasks, such as filing, e-filing, and preparing correspondence.</p>
<p>Reputable firm is seeking a legal admin assistant for their office in San Rafael, California. As a legal admin assistant, you will assist attorneys with a variety of secretarial tasks, manage client files, answer phones, and maintain the Confidentiality Agreement program. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in document revisions, formatting, and finalizing</p><p>• Prepare and manage engagement letters</p><p>• Manage and organize client files efficiently</p><p>• Answer phone calls professionally and promptly</p><p>• Circulate letters and other legal documents via email and physical mail</p><p>• Circulate documents for execution via DocuSign</p><p>• Handle the administrative management of the Confidentiality Agreement program</p><p>• Utilize management systems and Microsoft Office Suites effectively</p><p>• Perform billing functions and calendar management</p><p>• Format documents using ProLaw and PDF</p><p>• Proofread and draft legal documents as required.</p>
<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>
<p>Midsized law firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys, ensuring cases are handled efficiently from start to finish. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex legal matters while utilizing cutting-edge e-discovery technology and collaborating with a dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage case workflows from initiation through resolution, including trial or settlement and post-trial activities.</p><p>• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, ensuring citation accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Oversee document reviews and leverage e-discovery tools to organize, search, and produce relevant data.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage document productions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Assist with preparation for depositions and hearings by compiling exhibits and creating witness outlines.</p><p>• Perform litigation support tasks such as Bates stamping, hyperlinking PDFs, and managing litigation deadlines.</p><p>• Draft subpoenas and facilitate their proper service, while obtaining necessary documents from third parties.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to secure litigation support services and resources.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and monitor pending decisions relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and detailed billable time entries, ensuring compliance with annual billing requirements.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Paralegal to join a commercial litigation firm in Oakland, California. This role is crucial to our operations as you will be responsible for assisting attorneys with legal and factual research, case management, and preparing legal documents. You will also have the opportunity to engage in various aspects of litigation from investigations to trial preparation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Assist in the preparation and submission of filings with State and Federal Courts and arbitration tribunals.</p><p>• Schedule hearings, appointments, and deadlines, ensuring smooth case management.</p><p>• Maintain accurate case files, client information, and records in an organized manner.</p><p>• Conduct legal and factual research, including creating case timelines and synthesizing facts.</p><p>• Aid in the preparation of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.</p><p>• Proofread, format, and check citations in documents, adhering to the Bluebook citation guide.</p><p>• Provide comprehensive assistance in all aspects of litigation, including investigations, discovery, and trial preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and manage document databases and logs; produce documents when necessary.</p><p>• Record time in accordance with ABA litigation guidelines.</p><p>• Perform other case-related administrative duties as assigned.</p>
<p>Growing boutique firm is seeking a paralegal to join their team. This role is key to our operations in the litigation industry, and involves tasks such as preparing and submitting filings, managing case schedules, maintaining case files, assisting with legal and factual research, and much more. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist attorneys with comprehensive legal and factual research, including the preparation of case timelines and the analysis and synthesis of facts.</p><p>• Organize and manage case files, client information, and records to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval.</p><p>• Prepare and submit filings to State and Federal Courts and arbitration tribunals, adhering to all relevant guidelines and procedures.</p><p>• Provide support in all aspects of litigation, from investigations and discovery to trial preparation, including the creation and maintenance of document databases and logs, document production, and on-site trial support.</p><p>• Facilitate effective case management by maintaining organized schedules and providing timely reminders of hearings, appointments, and deadlines.</p><p>• Help in the preparation of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, correspondence, spreadsheets, and declarations.</p><p>• Ensure accurate formatting, proofreading, cite-checking, and blue-book documentation.</p><p>• Record time in line with ABA litigation guidelines, ensuring all case-related administrative and billable duties are performed.</p><p>• Utilize skills in e-filing and e-service across multiple jurisdictions, using online file and serve portals such as PACER, CM/ECF, and File & ServeXpress.B</p>
