<p>We are seeking a diligent Paralegal to join our legal team located in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting attorneys with various aspects of family law cases, conducting legal research, and ensuring the efficient management of client files. This role will also require you to prepare legal documents, schedule meetings, and perform administrative tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in the management of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and spousal support cases</p><p>• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and affidavits</p><p>• Schedule and manage client meetings and court appearances</p><p>• Effectively communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel</p><p>• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including the organization of exhibits and witness lists</p><p>• Attend court hearings and provide assistance to attorneys during proceedings</p><p>• Perform various administrative tasks such as filing and data entry</p><p>• Utilize legal case management software for case tracking and management.</p><p>• Maintain and organize client files and case documents in an efficient manner</p>
<p>San Francisco Civil Litigation Firm Seeks Associate Attorney</p><p><br></p><p>We are a civil litigation firm seeking a motivated and detail-oriented attorney to join our team. We offer a diverse caseload with opportunities to gain experience in various areas of civil litigation, including public entity defense and construction defect. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Handle all aspects of assigned cases, including drafting pleadings, conducting and defending depositions, managing discovery, and attending court hearings.</li><li>Provide timely and accurate advice and counsel to clients.</li><li>Work independently and collaboratively with senior attorneys and support staff.</li><li>Maintain a high level of organization and efficiency while managing a diverse caseload.</li><li>Additional responsibilities may include document review, legal research, and motion practice.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Looking for a skilled litigation attorney for a growing law firm based in San Francisco, handling high-stakes and impactful complex litigation cases.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle complex litigation cases with professionalism and precision</p><p>• Draft complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery documents as required</p><p>• Take and defend depositions effectively and thoroughly</p><p>• Argue motions in court</p><p><br></p>
<p>Boutique real estate litigation and landlord/tenant law firm located in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney! As part of the team, you will be handling cases from initiation to conclusion, making court appearances, and getting trained in San Francisco housing law. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee and manage multiple cases from beginning to end</p><p>• Draft legal pleadings for various matters</p><p>• Conduct thorough law and motion practices</p><p>• Respond efficiently to discovery requests and draft responses</p><p>• Appear in court for hearings, settlement conferences, and trial calls</p><p>• Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success for our clients</p><p>• Acquire comprehensive knowledge of San Francisco housing law</p><p>• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills</p><p>• Exhibit excellent research and writing skills</p><p>• Multitask independently and manage time effectively</p>
<p>Mid-sized law firm looking to hire a Senior Associate/ Counsel. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough investigations and evaluations of potential legal claims.</p><p>• Draft and review legal documents such as complaints, briefs, and memoranda.</p><p>• Lead discovery processes, including managing document reviews and conducting depositions.</p><p>• Prepare for and actively participate in trials, ensuring strategic representation of clients.</p><p>• Negotiate settlements and collaborate on case resolutions in complex litigation matters.</p><p>• Supervise eDiscovery efforts and ensure compliance with legal standards.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage case progress.</p><p>• Stay informed on legal precedents and industry developments to strengthen case strategies.</p><p>• Contribute to the firm's mission-driven initiatives through innovative problem-solving.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our boutique estate planning and trust administration practice in Los Altos, California. This position requires a motivated and meticulous individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses expertise in all aspects of trust and estate administration. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, fiduciaries, and support staff, managing complex cases and meeting deadlines with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Organize and analyze asset information to support trust and estate administration processes.<br>• Assist in appraising and valuing assets, including strategies for asset allocation and subtrust funding.<br>• Prepare inventories, asset allocation agreements, and transfer documents for trust and estate matters.<br>• Draft and file court pleadings such as Probate petitions, Spousal Property petitions, and Trust Reformation petitions.<br>• Manage court filings, eFilings, discovery processes, and service of legal documents.<br>• Research and prepare deeds and supporting documents for real property transfers, including grant deeds and quitclaim deeds.<br>• Create fiduciary reports and accountings to ensure compliance and accuracy.<br>• Review and prepare Estate and Gift Tax returns with attention to detail.<br>• Maintain organized physical and electronic client files for seamless access and management.
<p>A respected and established Napa law firm is seeking a Midlevel Estate Planning Attorney to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven legal professional who wants to further their career in a collaborative, client-focused environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Advise clients on estate planning and trust administration matters, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.</li><li>Conduct legal research and analysis pertaining to estate planning, gift and estate tax, and related areas.</li><li>Represent clients in probate and trust administration proceedings.</li><li>Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and other professionals to develop and implement comprehensive estate planning strategies.</li><li>Stay current on developments in estate and tax law to ensure best practices and client service.</li><li>Participate in firm business development and client relationship management efforts as needed.</li></ul><p><br></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>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 Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join our team in Santa Clara, California. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of patent processes and procedures, including U.S. filings, international coordination, and client communications. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and organizational skills are key.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and file U.S. patent applications, amendments, appeals, and maintenance fees, ensuring compliance with all required protocols.<br>• Coordinate international patent prosecution activities, including liaising with foreign counsel and managing annuity payments.<br>• Manage docketing and calendaring tasks to track deadlines and maintain accurate records.<br>• Compile and deliver detailed status reports to clients, providing clear updates on case progress.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients to address inquiries and ensure smooth handling of patent matters.<br>• Support billing activities by reviewing and processing invoices related to prosecution tasks.<br>• Utilize case management software to organize and maintain documentation efficiently.<br>• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, and civil litigation tasks as needed.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Paralegal for the East Bay office of a leading national trial law firm. The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for managing the firm's casework. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a FRIENDLY office with a VERY COLLEGIAL TEAM and have great hands-on litigation and substantive discovery experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the responsibilities for the position:</p><p>• Open and maintain case files containing medical records, case activity, list of court dates, settlement information, etc.;</p><p>• Summarize and upload medical records, radiology films, medical billing, pathology results into database;</p><p>• Handle requests for medical, employment, military, Social Security, autopsy, and other records and prepare draft of objections to release;</p><p>• Draft responses to interrogatories, discovery requests, and meet and confer letters;</p><p>• Obtain authorizations from plaintiffs and provide records to opposing counsel and medical experts;</p><p>• Contact physicians and hospitals to get and draft declarations for deposition and trial preference motions for terminally ill plaintiffs;</p><p>• Prepare depo notices, book court reporters/videographers, draft and serve subpoenas for witnesses and documents;</p><p>• Enter court appearances and discovery / motion due dates into Master Calendar and apprise attorneys of upcoming deadlines;</p><p>• Draft pleadings including ex parte applications, noticed motions (e.g., preference, consolidate), offers to compromise, case management conference (CMC) statements, etc.;</p><p>• Prepare correspondence with clients, referring counsel, opposing counsel for supervising attorneys’ signature;</p><p>• Phone clients and treaters to update status reports;</p><p>• Significant trial preparation (and even war room coordination and trial attendance for senior paralegal) work for busy trial calendar.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the qualifications for the role:</p><p>• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal working with plaintiffs and their families and reviewing medical and personnel records in a tort/personal injury practice (need for sensitivity and compassion!);</p><p>• High attention to detail, very organized (understand the flow of civil litigation and the motion calendar and the due dates), sound decision making and creative problem solving abilities;</p><p>• Excellent communication skills, team player but can also work independently, able to work fast under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, and manage numerous tasks for heavy caseload; and</p><p>• IT literate, experience with preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities (TOCs/TOAs), proficiency with Microsoft Word (good formatting skills needed) and litigation support software; and</p><p>• Trial preparation experience is a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity. Our well-regarded law firm client pays a base salary of $75,000 - 100,000+/yr, DOE, and great benefits (e.g., 100% of medical insurance premium covered for employee and family and 401(k) Plan with Firm match)! 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>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>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>
We are looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our team in Menlo Park, California. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of complex legal matters while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment. The position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence two days per week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide attorneys with support in family law cases, including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, property division, and marital agreements.<br>• Maintain and organize client records in electronic formats, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.<br>• Conduct legal research, manage attorney calendars, monitor court deadlines, and act as a point of contact between clients and attorneys.<br>• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, forms, and discovery materials, as well as coordinate court filings and process serving.<br>• Assist attorneys in trial preparation by creating pleadings, trial notes, and exhibit binders.<br>• Compile and serve discovery requests and responses in a timely manner.<br>• Arrange and oversee the preparation of materials for hearings, mediation sessions, and settlement conferences.<br>• Ensure compliance with local court rules and deadlines while managing administrative tasks efficiently.
<p>A South San Francisco–based biotechnology company is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its in-house legal team on a long-term contract basis (starting at 6 months). This role focuses on corporate governance, contracting, and compliance operations and is ideal for candidates with prior experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with in-house counsel and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Draft, review, and edit routine commercial agreements, including NDAs, service agreements, consulting agreements, supply/vendor contracts, master service agreements, material transfer agreements, and clinical trial agreements.</p><p>• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, tracking, execution, archiving, and document organization within the contract management system.</p><p>• Support counsel and internal business stakeholders with redlines, revisions, and communications with counterparties.</p><p>• Monitor contract compliance, key obligations, expirations, renewals, and amendments.</p><p>• Assist with the development, maintenance, and rollout of contract templates and standard form agreements.</p><p>• Maintain corporate records, including minutes, resolutions, bylaws, organizational documents, and subsidiary records.</p><p>• Coordinate annual filings, business licenses, regulatory submissions, and other entity-related requirements.</p><p>• Prepare and organize board and committee materials and maintain governance calendars.</p><p>• Support regulatory and compliance documentation and maintain organized, audit-ready files.</p><p>• Assist with due diligence, audits, internal reviews, and responses to internal or external inquiries.</p><p>• Coordinate signatures, approvals, and document processing through DocuSign and similar platforms.</p><p>• Manage the Legal Department’s internal intranet page and employee-accessible SharePoint files.</p><p>• Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, and cross-functional teams to support ongoing legal and corporate operations.</p><p>• Support ad hoc legal projects within a fast-paced biotech environment.</p>
<p>Growing plaintiff firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join adynamic plaintiff-focused practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about advocating for clients, and is eager to grow their career in civil litigation. The position offers a competitive bonus structure, comprehensive benefits, and significant opportunities for career development.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage multiple civil litigation cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.</p><p>• Draft compelling legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, tailored to each case.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.</p><p>• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trials to ensure they are well-equipped.</p><p>• Develop and execute effective case strategies that align with the facts and legal framework.</p><p>• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.</p><p>• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, motions, and trials.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues and staff to ensure efficient case management and workflow.</p><p>• Stay updated on legal precedents and changes in civil litigation practices to enhance case outcomes.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a midsized firm in the East Bay. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with substantial experience in litigation matters, ideally with exposure to labor and employment cases. You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through administrative tasks, document preparation, court filings, and calendar management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.</p><p>• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.</p><p>• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.</p><p>• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.</p><p>• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.</p><p>• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.</p><p>• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.</p><p>• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.</p><p>• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.</p>
<p>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>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Associate Attorney to join our team in the Silicon Valley. In this role, you will work closely with clients to address their estate planning, elder law, special needs, and estate tax planning needs. This position offers the opportunity to manage client interactions, draft and review legal documents, and take on independent client matters as you grow within the firm. This position offers flexible scheduling, an excellent quality of life, and the chance to join an established and respected team. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide comprehensive legal counsel on estate planning, elder law, special needs trusts, and estate tax matters.</p><p>• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all documentation.</p><p>• Represent clients in probate and estate administration proceedings, offering guidance and advocacy.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development.</p><p>• Manage ongoing client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and clear communication.</p><p>• Develop and implement estate succession plans tailored to clients’ unique needs and goals.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in estate law and tax regulations to provide informed advice.</p><p>• Balance multiple client matters and deadlines efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.</p>
<p>Are you looking to advance your career in a collegial and supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance, long-term growth, and meaningful, engaging work? A reputable East Bay firm is seeking a Business and Real Estate <strong>Litigation Associate</strong> to join their team of dedicated professionals.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex business and real estate litigation cases without the stress of overwhelming billable requirements. With a focus on collaboration, professional development, and achieving exceptional results for clients, they offer a unique chance to grow your practice in a firm where your contributions will truly be valued.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage litigation cases involving business and real estate disputes from inception through trial.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft high-quality motions, briefs, and other legal documents.</p><p>• Lead and participate in depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations.</p><p>• Develop litigation strategies and provide strategic advice to clients throughout the legal process.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure comprehensive case preparation and representation.</p><p>• Handle discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and managing document reviews.</p><p>• Represent clients in court proceedings, including trials and mediations, with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes.</p><p>• Stay updated on legal trends and developments relevant to business and real estate law.</p>
