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14 results for Senior Legal Assistant in Santa Rosa, CA

Executive Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to senior leadership within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-level administrative operations while working closely with executives, clients, and internal teams. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and coordinate executive calendars, schedule meetings, and ensure all appointments are organized efficiently.</p><p>• Arrange travel plans, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation, while addressing any logistical needs.</p><p>• Prepare and review documents, presentations, and correspondence with a focus on accuracy and quality.</p><p>• Facilitate internal and external meetings by organizing agendas, taking notes, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed.</p><p>• Handle expense reporting and maintain accurate records for reimbursement and budgeting purposes.</p><p>• Support onboarding processes for new hires and assist with office operations, including vendor management and supplies.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and leadership teams on administrative projects and initiatives.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and discretion while managing sensitive information and communications.</p><p>• Ensure deadlines are met by prioritizing tasks and managing competing priorities effectively.</p><p>• Demonstrate a detail-oriented approach when interacting with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>** If you're interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Julia Henderson at julia.henderson - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID# 00416-0013349849 **</p>
  • 2025-12-10T22:13:46Z
Legal Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>San Francisco law firm looking for Litigation Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary with at least 3-5 years of experience to join a thriving legal practice.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p> · Provide secretarial support to litigation attorneys.</p><p> · Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and discovery materials. </p><p> · Manage and organize case files. </p><p> · Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, court appearances, and deadlines, and make necessary arrangements.</p><p> · Electronic filing (e-filing) procedures in state and federal courts.</p><p> · Perform other administrative to support the team. </p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-18T18:34:09Z
Legal Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.09 - 34.84 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to provide temporary support to its litigation teams during a transition period. This is an immediate contract opportunity supporting a busy practice while the firm continues its permanent search. The assignment has the potential to extend based on ongoing needs. This role supports 5–6 attorneys (with paralegal support), including attorneys handling heavy litigation matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment with hands-on state and federal e-filing responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, format, and proofread litigation documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence</li><li>Create and update Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC)</li><li>Handle state and federal court e-filing independently</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings</li><li>Organize and manage case files (electronic and hard copy)</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, and binders as needed</li><li>Coordinate service of documents and filings</li><li>Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel</li><li>Provide general litigation administrative support to keep matters moving efficiently</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-30T00:28:39Z
Paralegal
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A well-established law firm specializing in <strong>Real Estate/Landlord-Tenant</strong> is seeking a motivated and experienced <strong>Paralegal</strong> to join their dynamic team. This is a full-time, hybrid or remote flexible opportunity where you'll play a vital role in assisting attorneys with all stages of litigation while working alongside seasoned legal professionals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Conducting legal fact finding and basic legal research as needed</p><p>• Draft legal documents</p><p>• Assisting in managing cases, ensuring all details are handled in a timely manner</p><p>• Organizing pleadings and filing them electronically</p><p>• Coordinating and scheduling calendars to ensure all important dates and deadlines are accounted for</p><p>• Assisting attorneys in trial preparation to ensure all necessary documents and information are in order</p><p>• Maintaining case files, ensuring they are up to date and easily accessible</p><p>• Responding to ad-hoc requests and completing them as necessary</p>
  • 2025-12-24T20:23:52Z
Paralegal
  • San Rafael, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 89440.00 - 110240.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Paralegal to join our team in San Rafael or Oakland, CA. Minimum 3 days/ week in office. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and process a variety of legal documents including deeds, transfer letters, and affidavits of death</p><p>• Carry out thorough legal research on various issues related to Business Law and Real Estate</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of Business Formation documents, applying for EINs from the IRS, and handling designation of Registered Agent for Service of Process</p>
  • 2025-12-24T20:18:40Z
Paralegal
  • San Rafael, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 62400.00 - 115000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team in San Rafael, California. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in plaintiff-side personal injury cases, managing them from initial intake through settlement. This role requires a strong understanding of California personal injury law, insurance negotiations, and pre-litigation processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle plaintiff-side personal injury cases, overseeing the process from intake to settlement.<br>• Prepare detailed demand packages and coordinate the retrieval and review of medical records.<br>• Negotiate with insurance companies to achieve favorable resolutions for clients.<br>• Resolve liens and ensure compliance with California-specific personal injury procedures.<br>• Maintain organized case files using case management software.<br>• Conduct discovery tasks and assist with trial preparation as needed.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to ensure seamless case progression.<br>• Provide regular updates to clients regarding case status and developments.
  • 2025-12-22T16:28:53Z
Legal Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.71 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A boutique San Francisco law firm is seeking a Litigation Secretary to support multiple attorneys with complex litigation matters. This is a dynamic contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation support experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file documents in state, federal, and appellate courts, including TOAs, TOCs, and exhibits.</li><li>Manage attorneys’ calendars, including scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and travel arrangements.</li><li>Record and track deadlines through the firm’s docketing and calendar system.</li><li>Draft, proof, and finalize pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence.</li><li>Support discovery and trial preparation, including subpoenas, deposition summaries, and trial binders.</li><li>Perform administrative tasks such as time entry, expense reports, and new case memos.</li><li>Organize and maintain digital and physical case files; handle heavy document management.</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner.</li><li>Provide support to multiple attorneys with varied needs across heavy litigation dockets.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-15T16:20:12Z
Paralegal
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 85000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-12-24T20:18:40Z
Litigation Paralegal
  • Oakland, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 40.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-respected civil litigation firm in Oakland is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team on a hybrid basis. This is a great opportunity for paralegals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers meaningful case responsibility, work-life balance, and long-term growth potential.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of litigation support from case inception through trial</li><li>Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and subpoenas</li><li>Coordinate and manage discovery (propounding, responding, document review, productions)</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, witness files, and trial logistics</li><li>Conduct legal and factual research</li><li>Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and docketing</li><li>Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and court personnel</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-12-16T17:04:46Z
Legal Secretary
  • Emeryville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-11-26T16:53:44Z
Controller - Prestigious VC Firm
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 200000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Interested?</strong> Apply today and send your resume via LinkedIn to <strong>JC del Rosario</strong> — I’d love to connect!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Controller — Venture Capital Firm (Confidential Client)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>Our client is a <strong>venture capital firm investing in high‑growth companies</strong> across enterprise software, fintech, and emerging innovation sectors. The environment is <strong>lean, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative</strong>, with a long‑term mindset and a commitment to building scalable, durable value. Team members are strategic thinkers who thrive in a fast‑moving, operationally dynamic setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The firm is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to partner directly with the CFO on all finance, accounting, and operational functions. This is a <strong>high‑visibility, high‑impact role</strong> with broad ownership across financial reporting, fund operations, compliance, and strategic initiatives.</p><p>You will play a central role in strengthening the firm’s financial infrastructure, refining processes, and driving operational excellence as the firm continues to scale. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance leader with venture capital experience who wants to help shape a best‑in‑class finance function.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee <strong>fund administration</strong>, including quarterly closes, audits, tax compliance, and ASC 820 valuation processes</li><li>Lead management company and fund‑level financial operations: budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting, internal reporting</li><li>Maintain systems for <strong>deal tracking, legal documentation, portfolio monitoring</strong>, and fund performance analytics</li><li>Prepare financial materials for <strong>LP communications</strong>, internal dashboards, advisory board meetings, and executive reviews</li><li>Coordinate with outsourced accounting teams and administrators to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls</li><li>Manage treasury functions, cash positions, capital calls, distributions, and carried interest</li><li>Support preparation of quarterly/annual financial statements, audit deliverables, and tax filings</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Investor Support</strong></p><ul><li>Manage compliance processes alongside the CFO, CCO, and external compliance partners, including regulatory filings and annual reviews</li><li>Support fundraising efforts by preparing LP materials, managing data rooms, and responding to operational due diligence requests</li><li>Collaborate with investment and investor relations teams to ensure timely, accurate communication with LPs</li><li>Maintain and enhance reporting packages for limited partners, including capital account statements, performance metrics, and fund summaries</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-17T18:24:08Z
Litigation Secretary
  • Emeryville, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Emeryville to identify an experienced Litigation Secretary who thrives in a fast-paced, trial-driven environment. This is an on-site role, ideal for a detail-oriented secretary who enjoys being an integral part of litigation success from intake through trial.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, format, revise, and proofread litigation documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and subpoenas</li><li>Handle state and federal e-filing in California courts (including superior and appellate courts, as applicable)</li><li>Maintain and manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and court appearances with accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Coordinate trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and logistics</li><li>Manage document organization and electronic file maintenance</li><li>Assist with service of process and filings with opposing counsel and courts</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, vendors, and opposing counsel</li><li>Provide general administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-16T17:04:46Z
Controller – Leading Venture Capital Firm
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 200000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>Apply today and send your resume via LinkedIn to <strong>JC del Rosario</strong> — I’d love to connect and share more about this opportunity!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Controller — Venture Capital Firm</strong></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>Our client is a venture capital firm investing in high‑growth companies across enterprise software, fintech, and emerging innovation sectors. The firm operates in a lean, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, strategic thinking, and a long‑term mindset are core to the culture. Team members thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting and are committed to building scalable, durable value across the portfolio.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The firm is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to partner closely with the CFO across all finance, accounting, and operational functions. This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role with broad ownership spanning financial reporting, fund operations, compliance, and strategic projects.</p><p><br></p><p>You will be instrumental in strengthening the firm’s financial infrastructure, enhancing processes, and driving operational excellence as the platform continues to grow. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a venture‑savvy finance leader who wants to help build and shape a best‑in‑class finance function.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all fund administration activities, including quarterly closes, audits, tax compliance, and ASC 820 valuation workflows</li><li>Lead financial operations for both the management company and funds: budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting, and internal reporting</li><li>Maintain systems for deal tracking, legal documentation, portfolio monitoring, and fund performance analytics</li><li>Prepare financial materials for LP communications, internal dashboards, advisory board meetings, and executive reviews</li><li>Coordinate with outsourced accounting teams and fund administrators to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and effective internal controls</li><li>Manage treasury functions, including cash balances, capital calls, distributions, and carried‑interest calculations</li><li>Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, audit deliverables, and tax filings</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Investor Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the CFO, CCO, and compliance partners on regulatory filings, annual reviews, and internal controls</li><li>Support fundraising efforts by preparing LP materials, managing data rooms, and responding to operational due‑diligence requests</li><li>Collaborate with investment and investor relations teams to ensure timely and accurate communication with LPs</li><li>Maintain and enhance reporting packages for limited partners, including capital account statements, performance metrics, and fund summaries</li></ul>
  • 2025-12-26T23:59:06Z
Litigation Secretary
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <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>
  • 2025-11-26T17:49:03Z