We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. This role is essential in providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth case management and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal processes and a proactive approach to managing deadlines and priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate attorney schedules by organizing meetings, depositions, court appearances, and travel plans while tracking filing deadlines and court requirements.<br>• Prepare and format legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal standards.<br>• Manage document submissions for court filings, discovery processes, arbitration, mediation, and hearings.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing mail efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and proper routing as needed.<br>• Draft correspondence, analyze information, and arrange logistics for court reporters, expert witnesses, and other legal resources.<br>• Create and maintain reminder systems for deadlines and calendar events to support case preparation.<br>• Organize and maintain both client-specific and general files, periodically reviewing them for archiving or closure.<br>• Oversee conflict checks and new matter request forms, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to protocols.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism to uphold attorney-client relationships.<br>• Assist with time entry, billing reviews, and document assembly, as well as any additional administrative tasks as required.
<p>A municipal entity in Oakland seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their collaborative legal team. This is an exciting long-term contract opportunity offering stability, meaningful public-sector work, and a flexible hybrid schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>As a Litigation Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting multiple attorneys within a pool system. You’ll manage complex litigation matters, ensure compliance with court deadlines and rules, and keep cases moving efficiently from discovery through trial.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents</li><li>Manage heavy calendaring for multiple attorneys, including court dates, deadlines, and meetings</li><li>Handle e-filing in both Alameda County Superior Court and U.S. District Court (USDC)</li><li>Maintain accurate case files and assist with trial preparation</li><li>Coordinate responses to inquiries, transcribe dictation, and manage general administrative tasks</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>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Legal Secretary for its large law firm client with an office in the East Bay (near BART / hybrid telecommute remotely 2 days/week). The qualifications for the position are the following: 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary; preparation of various pleadings including discovery, law and motion matters, writs, appellate pleadings and briefs; knowledge of e-filing in state and federal court; and adept at providing general administrative support.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an established law firm with long-term, happy staff (low turnover) and friendly, flexible management. The annual base salary range is $85,000 – 105,000+/yr, DOE, and the employment benefits offered are very generous. 37.5 hour work week. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for our international law firm client in downtown San Francisco (hybrid telecommute remotely 2 days/wk) with a leading commercial litigation practice. To qualify, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience formatting and finalizing pleadings for e-filing (or manual) in Federal & state courts, tables of contents (TOC's) and tables of authorities (TOA's), case management, trial preparation and procedure, discovery and large document productions, and calendaring. Technically, candidates should ideally be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel), PC Docs, and PDF/Adobe. Soft skills required include detail-oriented, very organized, excellent verbal/written communication, dependable, timely, efficient, and team player.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity and hours are 37.5 per week (sometimes overtime). Our prestigious client is offering a base salary of $90,000 - 120,000/yr, DOE, employment benefits (including 401k Plan with Firm contributions), and 20 days PTO and 10 firm holidays. For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP - Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Trust and Estate Paralegal based in Oakland, California, United States. The primary function of this role is to provide legal services in the field of estate planning and trust administration. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>• Facilitate client communication and ensure their inquiries are resolved effectively.</p><p>• Draft, review, and assist in the preparation of legal documents related to estate planning and trust administration.</p><p>• Analyze financial records, discern trust and non-trust assets, and determine the title and character of assets.</p><p>• Handle probate court petitions and proceedings, such as Heggstad petitions.</p><p>• Assist with the process of trust funding and the preparation of documents to facilitate the same.</p><p>• Manage the recordation of deeds along with the transfer documents.</p><p>• Oversee the maintenance of client files and ensure materials are ready for client meetings.</p><p>• Take responsibility for the preparation and assembly of federal estate tax returns.</p><p>• Ensure critical deadlines and meetings are calendared effectively.</p><p>• Perform additional job duties as assigned, adhering to the rules and regulations of the corporate trust and estate law.</p>
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to work with a firm that represents worker and labor unions located in Oakland, California. In this role, you will be tasked with managing legal documentation, collaborating with legal teams, and leveraging your litigation experience to support the firm's operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage and organize legal documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility in the system</p><p><br></p><p>• Collaborate efficiently with legal teams to facilitate smooth operation</p><p><br></p><p>• Utilize your litigation experience to assist in case preparation and management</p><p><br></p><p>• Respond to inquiries related to legal proceedings and documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Monitor client accounts and legal proceedings, taking action where necessary</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of legal documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all legal data and information</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a strategic and highly organized Legal Operations Manager to support their legal team in driving operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and compliance initiatives. This is a full-time ongoing contract role with potential for conversion. This person would need to be able to report on-site to their San Francisco office at least 2 times a week.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate Legal Team projects such as whistleblower program management, SOX compliance, training modules, corporate calendar oversight, CLM implementation, template development, policy updates, and audits.</li><li>Act as a liaison between Legal and other departments to ensure alignment, track requests, monitor progress, and manage deliverables.</li><li>Support corporate-level compliance initiatives in partnership with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance Legal Team efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Manage vendor onboarding, billing, and budget tracking in coordination with the General Counsel.</li></ul>
