Robert Half is recruiting a Legal Assistant for a highly regarded plaintiff-side personal injury and civil rights litigation law firm in Marin County (walkable from SMART Train station). The Legal Assistant will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, assisting the partners with court filings, coordinating meetings, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery. A good candidate is organized, diligent, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about helping individual and family clients achieve justice and full recovery.

Principle responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email;

• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents;

• Work with paralegal to prepare and serve discovery;

• File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts;

• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar;

• Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records;

• Create and maintain digital case files for each client; and

• Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail.

Desired qualifications:

• 2+ years litigation legal assistant experience;

• Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF) e-filing platforms, rules, and eDockets is preferred;

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor;

• Good written (including editing and proofreading) and verbal communication skills;

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects;

• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines efficiently; and

• Solid office software, word processing, database maintenance, and internet research skills.

This is a terrific direct-hire opportunity with some telecommute flexibility as needed. Our client is offering an annual base salary range of $70,000 – 90,000+/year, depending on experience, for a regular 35-hour workweek (7-hour workday). Some overtime available, but it’s not common. There is bonus compensation and some employment benefits including HMO medical insurance plan, commuter checks, disability insurance, 401k Plan after at least one years of service, and paid vacation and paid sick leave. The attorneys and the office are very friendly and the outgoing, long-term assistant who moved to SF and got job in SF says this is a very nice place to work.

For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Mgr. for Permanent Placement Services, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!

• At least 2 year of experience as a legal assistant in civil litigation, ideally at a plaintiff-side personal injury practice.

• Familiarity with state and federal e-filing platforms, rules, and procedures.

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is highly desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong proofreading abilities.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Proficiency in office software, legal databases, and internet research.