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Real Estate Transactional Attorney

Oakland, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 195000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a real estate transactional attorney to join our team in Oakland, California. This role is ideal for a lawyer with several years of experience advising nonprofit organizations, private entities, and public agencies on property-related matters tied to affordable housing and community development. The position offers the opportunity to manage substantial portions of complex transactions while working in a collaborative, high-performing legal environment. Responsibilities: • Advise clients on real estate transactions involving affordable housing, community development, and economic development initiatives. • Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, financing documents, operating agreements, and other transaction-related contracts. • Lead key components of deal structuring, due diligence, and closing processes for acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects. • Counsel nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and public agencies on ownership structures, tax considerations, and regulatory obligations. • Support matters involving government funding programs, subsidies, and compliance requirements connected to housing and development projects. • Provide legal guidance on rental housing operations and affordable housing program rules throughout the transaction lifecycle. • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to move transactions forward efficiently and resolve legal issues as they arise.
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Redwood City, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a highly organized Legal Secretary to support attorneys with litigation, intellectual property, and administrative matters in Redwood City, California. This position plays a key role in keeping case activity, filings, scheduling, and client communications running smoothly while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities: • Submit court filings electronically in state, federal, and appellate venues while ensuring documents meet procedural requirements. • Maintain calendars for hearings, filing dates, trademark matters, and other critical case milestones to help attorneys stay ahead of deadlines. • Prepare engagement documents, client correspondence, and other legal support materials with a high level of accuracy and care. • Arrange logistics for depositions, trials, meetings, travel, and related events, including preparation of agendas and supporting documents. • Handle attorney admissions, memberships, continuing education records, and required registrations in an organized manner. • File and track materials with relevant agencies and courts, and keep both physical and digital case records current and accessible. • Support billing and financial administration by processing expenses, assisting with invoices, and helping reconcile related records. • Conduct basic legal or business research, summarize findings, and assist with reports, outreach, and other administrative projects as needed. • Open new matters, assist with conflict review processes, and provide backup coverage for other legal support team members when required.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Emeryville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Emeryville, California. In this role, you will support our legal professionals in managing litigation cases, ensuring smooth coordination of administrative and legal processes. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in litigation and e-filing, along with a proactive approach to organizational and communication tasks. This firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. Responsibilities:• Prepare and format legal documents and pleadings for submission in state and federal courts through e-filing systems.• Maintain and monitor case calendars, ensuring all deadlines and court appearances are accurately tracked.• Organize and manage both physical and electronic case files, including discovery materials and correspondence.• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence, including letters and memoranda.• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and court staff to update case statuses and ensure procedural compliance.• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, creating witness lists, and assembling trial binders.• Schedule and organize meetings, depositions, and conference calls, as well as arrange travel plans when necessary.• Respond promptly to attorney and client inquiries, proactively managing workflows to meet critical deadlines.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 127000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support attorneys serving private clients in trust, estate, and charitable planning matters in San Francisco, California. This hybrid position combines administrative coordination, document production, client communication, and billing support while working closely with legal and accounting teams. The ideal candidate is organized, discreet, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a law firm environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, reports, and client-facing documents with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. • Review materials for grammar, consistency, and completeness, and route finalized documents to the appropriate attorneys, clients, or internal teams. • Oversee attorney schedules by arranging meetings, calls, travel, and other time-sensitive commitments. • Maintain orderly electronic and physical files, ensuring records are easy to retrieve and updated in document management systems. • Coordinate meeting logistics, including reserving conference space, organizing materials, and supporting internal and external attendees. • Serve as a point of contact for clients and colleagues by gathering information, relaying updates, and responding to routine requests promptly. • Enter attorney time records, assist with expense submissions, and help keep administrative documentation current. • Support the billing cycle by preparing invoice drafts, making revisions, and collaborating with attorneys and accounting staff to finalize client bills. • Assist with opening new matters by helping with conflict checks, engagement paperwork, and related intake documentation. • Handle general administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, and other office support duties while protecting confidential client and firm information.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Emeryville, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
A busy employment litigation firm in Emeryville is seeking a Legal Secretary to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This position is fully onsite for the first 90 days to support training, onboarding, and integration with the team, before transitioning to a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation support experience and be comfortable handling traditional legal secretarial responsibilities, including dictation/transcription, state and federal e-filing, document formatting, and calendaring, in a fast-paced law practice. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support attorneys handling employment litigation matters</li><li>Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Create and maintain Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA)</li><li>File documents in California state and federal courts</li><li>Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, and reminders</li><li>Coordinate hearings, depositions, meetings, and other case-related events</li><li>Handle document production, organization, and case file maintenance</li><li>Perform dictation and transcription as needed</li><li>Assist with general administrative and legal support duties</li></ul>
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. Responsibilities:• Prepare and format legal documents in compliance with local court rules.• Submit filings electronically and physically to the appropriate courts.• Maintain and update case and trial lists on a regular basis.• Coordinate trial preparation tasks, including creating binders, indices, and exhibits.• Schedule meetings, depositions, and conference rooms, ensuring all technological needs are arranged.• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and opposing counsel.• Process invoices and ensure timely submission to the accounting department.• Manage calendars by recording events in ProLaw and Microsoft Outlook, while calculating and monitoring legal deadlines.• Keep files organized and up to date in electronic formats, adhering to firm policies.• Assist with general office tasks such as sorting mail, maintaining common areas, and ordering supplies.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. This role is ideal for a highly organized individual who can manage attorney support tasks, court-related filings, and document preparation in a fast-paced law firm environment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and clients while contributing to the smooth handling of active legal matters. Responsibilities: • Support litigation attorneys with day-to-day administrative and case-related tasks, ensuring matters move forward efficiently. • Prepare, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and other case documents with a high level of accuracy. • Manage court submissions, including electronic filings, while following applicable filing procedures and deadlines. • Organize meetings, depositions, and client communications by coordinating schedules, materials, and logistics. • Maintain attorney calendars and track important dates, deadlines, and court appearances. • Partner with internal teams to assist with the intake and closing of legal matters, including records and conflict-related coordination. • Enter, review, and update attorney time records as needed to support accurate billing and reporting. • Provide additional administrative assistance as business needs require within the litigation team.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Corte Madera, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting a Legal Secretary for the Marin office of our large law firm client. The Legal Secretary will assist 3-4 commercial litigation, labor & employment law, and public entity defense attorneys. A legal secretary with good experience managing civil litigation documents and court filings and who enjoys a diverse and interesting caseload. Required qualifications: • 2++ years of civil litigation support experience as a legal secretary;• Good knowledge of state, Federal, and administrative court rules and procedures for preparing pleadings (incl. some cite checking) and doing e-filings and service on the parties;• Software skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and electronic document management systems (e.g., IManage); and• High attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skill set, and great word processing, editing and proofreading skills. This is a direct-hire opportunity at a nice firm that ensures good work-life balance and cordial workplace culture. Our client offers a base salary of $75,000 - 100,000/yr., DOE, plus year-end discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits (incl. multiple medical/dental/vision insurance plans, 410k Plan with 3% Firm match, and good vacation & sick leave). For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support litigation matters for a team based in Oakland, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can manage case support from initial filing through resolution. The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy in document handling, and the ability to coordinate deadlines across multiple matters. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents such as pleadings, motions, complaints, summonses, and related case materials.</li><li>Manage electronic court submissions in state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with filing rules and deadlines.</li><li>Track litigation schedules, including hearings, motion dates, discovery timelines, and trial-related milestones.</li><li>Organize case files from opening through conclusion, maintaining accurate records and consistent document formatting.</li><li>Support discovery activities by assembling, proofreading, and processing outgoing and incoming materials.</li><li>Assist with trial preparation by coordinating exhibits, binders, and other materials needed for hearings and court proceedings.</li><li>Create document templates and draft shells to streamline workflow and maintain consistency across legal filings.</li><li>Provide administrative support such as dictation, correspondence formatting, and coordination of legal calendars.</li></ul>
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

Oakland, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are offering an opportunity for a Legal Secretary based in Oakland, California, United States. The role primarily involves preparing, updating, and managing legal documents and schedules, utilizing legal database software for research and case management, and providing administrative support to attorneys. Responsibilities: • Prepare and update various legal documents such as subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, appeals, and motions. • Utilize legal database software like LexisNexis for research and case management purposes. • Manage attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, hearings, depositions, and meetings. • Properly file all legal documents with the courts and ensure their accuracy and timeliness. • Assist with trial preparation tasks such as organizing exhibits, assisting with the jury selection process, and taking courtroom notes. • Maintain and manage client files; retrieve documents as requested by attorneys. • Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence ensuring all documents are accurate. • Liaise with clients, opposing council, court personnel, and others to facilitate matter progress. • Perform regular administrative duties such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and data entry. • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software for documentation and management system tasks.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy commercial litigation practice. This role is well suited for a confident, detail-oriented individual who can manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy under pressure, and contribute effectively in a high-volume, partner-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation support experience, takes initiative without constant direction, and is ready to assume ownership of daily responsibilities from the start. Responsibilities: • Prepare, review, and submit court filings in state and federal courts, ensuring all documents meet procedural rules and deadlines. • Maintain complex litigation calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, court appearances, and other case-related milestones. • Support attorneys with document preparation, revisions, formatting, and transcription from dictated material as needed. • Coordinate case materials, correspondence, and legal records so files remain organized, current, and readily accessible. • Monitor multiple active matters at once and adjust priorities quickly to meet urgent deadlines in a fast-paced practice. • Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, and internal teams to facilitate efficient handling of litigation matters. • Take ownership of assigned work by anticipating needs, following through on deliverables, and helping keep matters on schedule.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Employment Associate Attorney

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
15000 - 210000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Employment Associate Attorney to join a collaborative legal team in Sacramento, California. This hybrid position is well suited for a lawyer who is confident handling employment disputes and enjoys working in a detail-oriented, office-based environment. The role offers the opportunity to support a range of litigation matters, including proceedings involving arbitration, mediation, and public sector employment issues. Responsibilities: • Represent clients in employment-related disputes through all phases of litigation, from case assessment to resolution. • Conduct and defend depositions, gather witness testimony, and develop factual records to support case strategy. • Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents with strong attention to detail and persuasive analysis. • Manage matters involving arbitration and mediation, including case preparation, participation, and follow-up actions. • Advise on employment law issues affecting public sector organizations and help address complex workplace disputes. • Collaborate with attorneys and internal stakeholders in a hybrid work setting while maintaining an active presence in the office. • Analyze legal risks, evaluate claims and defenses, and recommend practical litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Oakland, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting Associate Attorney for a top-regarded, mid-sized personal injury law firm with a beautiful office in the East Bay. The firm is well-regarded for its commitment to its deserving clientele and the achievement of excellent results (verdicts and settlements) for them and their families. The following are the qualifications for the Associate opportunity:• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in a personal injury or products liability practice;• Good range of case management experience, including intake, preparation of complaints, discovery, some taking and defending depositions (preferred, but not required), law and motion, drafting / opposing dispositive motions (e.g., MSJs/MSAs), and ideally trial preparation, mediation, and settlement negotiation experience;• Plaintiff-side experience is preferred, but associates with defense experience are encouraged to apply if they have a proven interest in prosecuting injured workers’ / consumers’ rights;• Persuasive legal writing and advocacy skills;• Spanish language fluency is a big plus;• Willing and able to travel often to meet clients, attend depositions, and make court appearances; and• Active and in good standing with the State Bar of California. Make no mistake! This is a unique opportunity with a firm that has an excellent reputation and offers an unparalleled benefits package (including 100% paid for medical / dental / vision / Life / disability insurance coverage & Firm pays an additional 25% of annual total comp into a retirement pension plan). Our client is offering a base salary of $135,000 – 225,000+/yr., DOE, and bonus compensation. Again, the firm’s employment benefits are unbeatable! 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!
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Francisco, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Associate Attorney for a civil litigation defense law firm in San Francisco (option to work remotely or hybrid in-office). This is a leading local firm in public entity and municipality representation and their practice defends a variety of matters, including catastrophic PI, premises liability, civil rights, and employment claims. Plenty of opportunity to get direct advocacy experience by arguing motions in court, taking/defending depositions, and trial preparation. Qualifications for the Associate Attorney position:• 2-10+ years of civil litigation practice;• Insurance defense and/or public entity law experience is preferred; and• Active and in good standing with the State Bar of California. This is a partnership-track position and the Firm offers lots of mentorship to develop its litigation team and assist them with business development. Our client is offering a starting base salary range of $140,000 to 220,000+/yr., DOE, generous automatic bonuses for exceeding annual billable hour target as well as a discretionary year-end bonus [has been paid every year for over a decade], and comprehensive employment benefits package (incl. 100% firm-paid medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k Plan with 3% firm contribution, commuter costs reimbursement [free office parking, rideshare reimbursement, REMOTE OK], etc.). For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Santa Rosa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a respected law firm in California. This opportunity is ideal for a litigation attorney who brings strong courtroom readiness, sound legal judgment, and the ability to manage civil matters with increasing independence. The role offers direct exposure to clients, opposing counsel, and the courts while supporting a practice focused on sophisticated business-related disputes. Candidates who value high-quality legal work, growth, and a collegial environment will be well suited for this position. Responsibilities: • Handle business litigation matters through all phases of civil proceedings, from early case assessment through resolution or trial. • Prepare persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings with careful attention to strategy and detail. • Manage written discovery, document review, and other fact-development activities to build strong case positions. • Represent clients in communications with opposing counsel, court appearances, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events. • Conduct legal research and analyze complex issues involving commercial disputes, real property matters, and construction-related claims. • Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on case strategy while also taking ownership of assigned matters and deadlines. • Advise clients on litigation risks, procedural developments, and practical options for advancing their objectives. • Support trial preparation by organizing evidence, preparing witnesses, developing arguments, and assisting with courtroom presentation.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Estate Planning Associate for a successful trusts, estates, and tax planning boutique law firm in San Francisco’s Financial District (near BART). This is a great opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about wealth planning and tax preparation and ready to take on a partnership track position (non-partnership career track is also possible) at an established practice serving high net worth families in the Bay Area. The following are the qualifications for the Associate position:• 3+ years of estate planning and trust administration experience;• Candidate with experience preparing complicated estates and trusts (e.g., GRATs, CRUTs, QTIPs, etc.) for high net worth clients is ideal;• Preference (but not required) for LL.M in taxation, or good knowledge of generation skipping;• Must be interested in and capable of preparing income tax returns, such as estate and gift tax returns (Forms 706 & 709); and• Smart, intellectually curious about estate planning issues, able to work at a fast pace on a large caseload, and enjoy working directly with clients. This is a fantastic direct-hire opportunity with a unique practice servicing very wealthy clientele. Except during tax season, this is a 40-hour week job. There is no minimum annual billable requirement! Compensation is a base salary of $150,000 - 220,000+/yr, DOE, great health benefits, up to 4 weeks PTO, 401k with 3% contribution upon hire (10% contribution in 2nd year), annual raises and discretionary bonuses. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Division, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
178000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a growing legal team in San Francisco, California, with a focus on retail trade and environmental matters. This role is suited for a lawyer with 2+ years of experience who can handle litigation and regulatory work with confidence, sound judgment, and strong written advocacy. The position offers meaningful client exposure, collaboration with experienced attorneys, and a clear path for career growth within a supportive practice. Responsibilities: • Represent clients in disputes involving consumer protection, advertising, environmental compliance, and related commercial litigation matters. • Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal filings with careful attention to legal strategy and factual detail. • Conduct legal research and provide practical guidance on environmental regulations and consumer product compliance requirements. • Support case development through depositions, discovery management, factual analysis, and coordination of litigation strategy. • Defend claims arising under California statutes and federal environmental laws, including matters involving product-related allegations and contamination issues. • Work directly with clients to assess risk, communicate case developments, and deliver business-oriented legal recommendations. • Manage multiple active matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced practice environment. • Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff across practice groups while also handling assignments independently when needed.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Corte Madera, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting TWO Labor & Employment Attorney (Associate or Of Counsel level) for the Marin County office (hybrid telecommute OK) of its large statewide law firm client. The ideal candidates will have 2-20+ years of practice in employment litigation, ideally but not necessarily involving municipality and public sector entities. Qualifications include excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, good discovery (including conducting depositions) and law & motion experience, and optimally some work doing oral arguments in adversarial hearings (e.g., ALJ for PERB, DFEH, DOL; state and Federal trial courts; arbitration). These are litigation and advice & counsel positions. And, they are definitely partnership-track opportunities, so career-minded litigators with strong work ethic are encouraged to apply. The target base salary is $125,000 - 225,000+/yr, DOE, plus bonuses ranging from $10,000 to $30,000+, depending on amount of hours billed. Comprehensive benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are a part of the employment package. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Division, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Associate Attorney to join our team in San Francisco, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in civil litigation defense within a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are a licensed attorney passionate about building your career and gaining hands-on experience, this position is ideal for you. Responsibilities: • Manage a diverse caseload, taking primary responsibility for cases based on your level of experience. • Represent clients during court appearances, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings. • Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, and other necessary documentation. • Handle discovery processes, including drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests for production. • Collaborate with clients to provide regular updates and address legal concerns. • Prepare for trials, including pre-trial motions and strategy development. • Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations to advocate for client interests. • Work closely with partners and other team members to ensure high-quality case management. • Maintain effective use of case management and document management software. • Stay current with legal trends and developments to enhance expertise.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Santa Rosa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Associate Attorney to join our team in Santa Rosa, California. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in civil litigation and at least four years of relevant experience, particularly in commercial litigation. Familiarity with employment law is highly desirable, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage case reviews, draft pleadings, and handle law and motion matters effectively. Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough case reviews and analyze applicable laws to provide strategic legal counsel. • Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail. • Represent clients in court proceedings, including arguing law and motion matters. • Develop and execute discovery strategies, including preparing and responding to written discovery requests. • Collaborate closely with team members to ensure seamless case management and effective representation. • Maintain compliance with billable hour requirements, achieving a minimum of 1,650 hours annually. • Provide guidance on employment law matters as applicable to client cases. • Utilize case management and document management software to organize and track case progress. • Research and summarize legal matters to support case strategy and client advisement.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the Sacramento office of its large statewide law firm client servicing mostly public entities, school districts, and higher education clientele. This Associate would work alongside a highly regarded labor & employment (L&E) partners to do investigations at private and public sector workplaces and university campuses (incl. some Title IX work). The Associate is responsible for doing on-site witness interviews and investigations and then analyzing and preparing comprehensive investigative reports of findings. As a core part of this practice, the Associate helps case manage, counsel, and defend against various L&E grievances in administrative hearings. The qualifications include 1-7+ years of practice experience (preferably in L&E, education, or public law), active and in good standing with the State Bar of California, strong academic record, superior writing and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ambitious and eager to develop one’s own practice ad book of business, and keen ability to act as a neutral, and reliable about prioritizing and meeting competing deadlines. This is a unique direct-hire, partnership-track opportunity to build an education law practice under the mentorship of partners with years of experience and top recognition as leading local government and public school lawyers The annual base salary guidance for this opportunity is $120,000 – 170,000+, DOE, plus monthly productivity bonuses and an annual discretionary bonus totaling $15,000 to $40,000/yr. Good benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are part of the employment package. This is a very good firm at which to grow your career and practice! For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Division, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Burlingame, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 240000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a commercial litigation practice in Burlingame, California. This opportunity is well suited for a lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced setting, brings strong judgment to complex disputes, and is eager to take on meaningful case responsibility. The role offers exposure to high-impact matters, close collaboration with accomplished trial lawyers, and the chance to contribute across multiple stages of litigation. Responsibilities: • Manage commercial litigation matters through all phases, from early case assessment and pleadings to discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeal support. • Draft persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, memoranda, and other filings requiring strong written advocacy and analytical precision. • Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and participate in court appearances with increasing independence and strategic judgment. • Oversee complex discovery efforts by developing case strategies, reviewing records, coordinating document production, and working through procedural disputes. • Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff to build case theories, evaluate evidence, and advance litigation objectives effectively. • Assume substantive responsibility on significant matters, including opportunities to serve in first- or second-chair capacities where appropriate. • Partner with experts, investigators, and other external resources to strengthen factual development and support litigation strategy. • Contribute to a team-oriented legal environment focused on sophisticated advocacy and representation in impactful disputes.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Business Immigration Attorney/Lawyer

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Business Immigration Attorney for a law firm based in San Francisco, CA. This position is REMOTE, but candidates must be local to the Bay Area and have the ability to come into the office on occasion as needed. Responsibilities:• Handle a diverse caseload of employment-based immigration matters, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions for business clients.• Counsel employers and human resources teams on case strategy, filing timelines, eligibility considerations, and required supporting documents.• Draft, analyze, and finalize petitions, applications, legal support letters, and related evidence with a high standard of accuracy.• Represent organizations in business immigration matters, including compliance-related issues and interactions connected to government proceedings.• Perform legal research and communicate with government agencies to clarify requirements and advance case progress.• Partner with senior attorneys and colleagues on shared client matters to develop sound legal approaches and consistent service delivery.• Guide and support legal staff in case preparation, document review, and client communication best practices.• Contribute to internal knowledge resources, template development, website content, and continuous improvement efforts across the practice.• Maintain quality control across active matters to promote consistency, precision, and dependable client outcomes.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Legal Administrator

Pleasanton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
A well-established company is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support its Legal Department, assisting with managing daily workflows, communications, document preparation, and department operations. This role works closely with legal professionals and cross-functional teams and requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review, organize, prioritize, and route incoming communications through department workflow systems and shared inboxes.</li><li>Assist with tracking legal matters, coordinating follow-up activities, and ensuring timely handling of requests.</li><li>Prepare, review, process, and electronically file routine legal documents, correspondence, and agreements for attorney review.</li><li>Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and other administrative activities for legal team members.</li><li>Manage daily administrative duties including scanning, filing, mailing, document organization, and records maintenance.</li><li>Maintain electronic filing systems, databases, and departmental records.</li><li>Assist with expense reporting, event coordination, office supply management, and other operational support tasks.</li><li>Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Senior Associate Attorney

South San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 215000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting Sr. Associate Attorney for boutique civil litigation defense law firm in So. San Francisco (hybrid commute). Our premier trial law practice client needs to hire a trial attorney (or at least good trial preparation experience) with 3-10+ years of practice, ideally in insurance defense, to manage busy case load and represent business clients and insureds. A mastery of and passion for trial advocacy, or at least good trial prep experience (drafting motions in limine and preparing for cross-examinations) are required. Effective legal research and writing and deposition experience are also key qualifications. This is a partnership-track opportunity at a well-established defense firm in the SF Bay. This Senior Litigator gets ample exposure to and experience in direct advocacy, arguing dispositive motions in courtroom proceedings, taking and defending depos, managing the full scope of discovery, interviewing and retaining expert witnesses, negotiating settlements, and preparing for and attending trial, arbitration, and mediations. Our client is offering an annual base salary of $150,000-200,000+/yr., depending on experience, discretionary annual bonus, and employment benefits (incl. full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, HRA stipend, profit sharing contributions to 401k plan, free parking, and other perks). For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Manager of Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

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