We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join our team in San Francisco, California. This role is essential in providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth case management and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal processes and a proactive approach to managing deadlines and priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate attorney schedules by organizing meetings, depositions, court appearances, and travel plans while tracking filing deadlines and court requirements.<br>• Prepare and format legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal standards.<br>• Manage document submissions for court filings, discovery processes, arbitration, mediation, and hearings.<br>• Handle incoming and outgoing mail efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and proper routing as needed.<br>• Draft correspondence, analyze information, and arrange logistics for court reporters, expert witnesses, and other legal resources.<br>• Create and maintain reminder systems for deadlines and calendar events to support case preparation.<br>• Organize and maintain both client-specific and general files, periodically reviewing them for archiving or closure.<br>• Oversee conflict checks and new matter request forms, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to protocols.<br>• Communicate effectively with clients, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism to uphold attorney-client relationships.<br>• Assist with time entry, billing reviews, and document assembly, as well as any additional administrative tasks as required.
<p>Reputable law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their dynamic law firm in San Francisco, California. This role is pivotal in supporting the litigation team by ensuring seamless organization, communication, and the preparation of legal documents. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional attention to detail, and have a comprehensive understanding of litigation procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and organize legal documents, ensuring both physical and electronic filing systems are up-to-date and accessible.</p><p>• Assist attorneys in drafting, revising, and finalizing various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.</p><p>• File court documents electronically through state and federal e-filing systems, guaranteeing accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage attorneys’ calendars by scheduling depositions, court appearances, trials, meetings, and client consultations.</p><p>• Prepare trial materials such as binders, exhibits, and other required documents to support litigation efforts.</p><p>• Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, process servers, and clients for smooth communication and case management.</p><p>• Monitor litigation deadlines, ensuring attorneys are fully prepared for hearings, motions, and trials.</p><p>• Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, mailing, and managing correspondence for attorneys.</p><p>• Support the team by tracking case progress and providing updates on critical deadlines and developments.</p><p>• Facilitate attorney-client communication to ensure timely updates and information exchange.</p>
<p>A boutique law firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role supports attorneys handling complex litigation, including securities and antitrust class actions, and requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with state and federal e-filing, proficiency in NetDocs, and advanced skills in formatting pleadings, TOAs/TOCs, and discovery documents. The position offers a hybrid schedule with three set onsite days per week (Tuesday through Thursday). This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation secretary seeking a stable, long-term role with hybrid flexibility at a well-respected firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys</li><li>Prepare, revise, and format a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, TOAs/TOCs, discovery materials, and correspondence</li><li>File documents electronically in federal and state courts (including ECF and PACER)</li><li>Manage complex case calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements</li><li>Coordinate attorney travel arrangements, meetings, and conference calls</li><li>Handle time entry, billing, expense reports, and other administrative tasks</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Secretary with experience in civil litigation to provide essential support to our attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of civil litigation processes, including e-filing, court calendaring, and preparing shells.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Document Preparation:</strong> Draft, format, and prepare shells for legal filings, correspondence, and other documents with speed and precision.</li><li><strong>E-Filing:</strong> Manage electronic filing (e-filing) processes for state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with all court rules and deadlines (Source: SG25 US Legal.docx).</li><li><strong>Court Calendaring:</strong> Coordinate and maintain accurate court calendars, including deadlines, hearings, motions, and trials. Provide timely reminders to attorneys.</li><li><strong>File Management:</strong> Organize and maintain legal files, exhibits, and records to ensure accessibility and security.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Professionally interact with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and vendors via phone, email, and in person.</li><li><strong>Administrative Support:</strong> Assist with general administrative duties, including scheduling meetings, managing attorney travel arrangements, and processing billing/invoices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Legal Secretary with experience in civil litigation to provide essential support to our attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of civil litigation processes, including e-filing, court calendaring, and preparing shells.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Document Preparation:</strong> Draft, format, and prepare shells for legal filings, correspondence, and other documents with speed and precision.</li><li><strong>E-Filing:</strong> Manage electronic filing (e-filing) processes for state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with all court rules and deadlines (Source: SG25 US Legal.docx).</li><li><strong>Court Calendaring:</strong> Coordinate and maintain accurate court calendars, including deadlines, hearings, motions, and trials. Provide timely reminders to attorneys.</li><li><strong>File Management:</strong> Organize and maintain legal files, exhibits, and records to ensure accessibility and security.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Professionally interact with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and vendors via phone, email, and in person.</li><li><strong>Administrative Support:</strong> Assist with general administrative duties, including scheduling meetings, managing attorney travel arrangements, and processing billing/invoices.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to work with a firm that represents worker and labor unions located in Oakland, California. In this role, you will be tasked with managing legal documentation, collaborating with legal teams, and leveraging your litigation experience to support the firm's operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage and organize legal documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility in the system</p><p><br></p><p>• Collaborate efficiently with legal teams to facilitate smooth operation</p><p><br></p><p>• Utilize your litigation experience to assist in case preparation and management</p><p><br></p><p>• Respond to inquiries related to legal proceedings and documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Monitor client accounts and legal proceedings, taking action where necessary</p><p><br></p><p>• Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of legal documentation</p><p><br></p><p>• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all legal data and information</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Required qualifications: </p><p>• 2++ years of civil litigation support experience as a legal secretary;</p><p>• 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;</p><p>• Software skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and electronic document management systems (e.g., IManage); and</p><p>• High attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skill set, and great word processing, editing and proofreading skills.</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p>
<p>A well-respected and established law firm in the heart of San Francisco known for its collaborative culture, longstanding client relationships, and commitment to professional excellence. They are seeking a skilled Legal Secretary with at least two years of experience to join their team on a contract basis.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide high-level administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel</li><li>Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, legal documents, and pleadings</li><li>File court documents (state and federal e-filing experience preferred)</li><li>Maintain and organize case files (physical and electronic)</li><li>Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings and responses</li><li>Handle client communications professionally and confidentially</li><li>Support billing and time-entry processes as needed</li></ul>
<p>A reputable Bay Area law firm is in search of Litigation Legal Assistant based in our San Jose office. The role primarily involves providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and paralegals. The industry involved is legal, and the successful candidate will be expected to handle multiple functions such as document preparation, scheduling, client communication, and file management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Drafting, formatting, and editing various legal documents and administrative correspondence.</p><p>• Organizing and maintaining attorney calendars; scheduling conferences, meetings, court appearance dates, and discovery deadlines.</p><p>• Communicating effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties through phone, electronic communication, and written correspondence.</p><p>• Handling the creation, formatting, and filing of legal documents including Table of Contents and Table of Authorities in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.</p><p>• Processing and reviewing invoices.</p><p>• Assisting in the organization of exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.</p><p>• Promptly opening and closing matters in accordance with firm policies and procedures.</p><p>• Maintaining client and administrative files in line with firm policies and procedures.</p><p>• Providing backup support to assigned team members and performing other duties as assigned.</p><p>• Utilizing strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as proficiency in e-filing in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts.</p>
<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>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team on a long-term contract-to-hire basis in Pleasanton, California. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support to 3 attorneys specializing in real estate and business litigation. This role requires expertise in trial preparation, document drafting, and efficient management of legal processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Prepare and manage electronic court filings efficiently and accurately.</p><p>• Coordinate and maintain attorney calendars, ensuring deadlines and appointments are effectively tracked.</p><p>• Provide administrative and litigation support to three attorneys, specializing in real estate and business cases.</p><p>• Draft legal documents, correspondence, and other materials with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, documents, and other necessary materials.</p><p>• Conduct research and gather relevant information to support case development.</p><p>• Maintain organized records and files to ensure accessibility and compliance.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other stakeholders as needed.</p>
<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>We are looking for an organized and resourceful Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience to support our attorneys and ensure efficient legal processes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling all aspects of legal administrative support, with skills in drafting documents, managing litigation calendars, and e-filing.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Drafting and Document Preparation:</strong> Create, edit, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, subpoenas, and motions. Prepare and finalize shells for legal filings.</li><li><strong>E-Filing:</strong> Perform electronic filing with state and federal courts, ensuring all documents comply with relevant court formatting and procedural rules.</li><li><strong>Calendaring and Deadline Management:</strong> Maintain and update court and litigation deadlines, hearings, meetings, and trial schedules in compliance with court rules. Notify attorneys and stakeholders of deadlines to ensure timely submissions.</li><li><strong>Case Management:</strong> Open and maintain physical and electronic case files. Organize and manage correspondence, evidence, discovery, and other case-related materials.</li><li><strong>Client and Court Interaction:</strong> Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders as needed. Facilitate the process of scheduling depositions, mediations, and hearings.</li><li><strong>Legal Research Assistance:</strong> Support attorneys with basic legal research or information gathering using available tools.</li><li><strong>General Administrative Support:</strong> Assist with administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing mail, coordinating attorney schedules, creating binders, and processing billing or expense reports.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an incredible opportunity in a prestigious litigation firm? Our client, a well-established and highly respected firm located in Pleasanton, is seeking a <strong>Legal Administrative Assistant</strong> to join their team on a <strong>contract-to-hire</strong> basis. If you have experience supporting litigation teams and an administrative background, this role provides a fantastic opportunity for growth and long-term stability!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As the <strong>Legal Administrative Assistant</strong>, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while supporting a team of attorneys in their litigation practices. Your duties will include:</p><ul><li>Assisting with legal document preparation, formatting, and proofreading.</li><li>Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating deadlines.</li><li>Filing court documents (electronically and manually) and tracking case-related activities.</li><li>Maintaining physical and electronic case files with accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Handling correspondence with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Supporting billing processes and expense tracking for attorneys.</li><li>Performing administrative tasks such as answering phones, ordering supplies, and managing office workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Growing boutique firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to their team in San Francisco, California. This role is primarily involved in the field of litigation and will require the individual to have a keen eye for detail and exceptional organization skills. The Legal Secretary will be responsible for assisting in drafting and editing legal documents, managing databases, and carrying out various administrative tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate and execute administrative tasks for client projects, including mailing, filing, and database management.</p><p>• Contribute to legal research and the preparation of client memos and correspondence.</p><p>• Coordinate with records and conflicts departments in the opening and closing of matters.</p><p>• Manage the database of all relevant documents and carry out routine document filing.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our team in San Francisco, California. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong experience in class action litigation and a proactive approach to managing legal processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and be able to work onsite three days a week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and manage all aspects of class action litigation, including depositions, interrogatories, and investigations.<br>• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial proceedings, ensuring thorough readiness.<br>• Assist in drafting and filing legal documents such as complaints, briefs, and claims.<br>• Utilize case management software to organize and track case progress effectively.<br>• Conduct legal research using tools like LexisNexis and Adobe Acrobat to support case preparation.<br>• Manage billing functions and track expenses related to ongoing litigation.<br>• Maintain and update calendars to ensure deadlines and schedules are adhered to.<br>• Administer claims and oversee complaint handling processes.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys to provide comprehensive litigation support.<br>• Ensure compliance with court requirements and procedural rules throughout the litigation process.
<p>Reputable firm is seeking a legal admin assistant for their office in San Rafael, California. As a legal admin assistant, you will assist attorneys with a variety of secretarial tasks, manage client files, answer phones, and maintain the Confidentiality Agreement program. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in document revisions, formatting, and finalizing</p><p>• Prepare and manage engagement letters</p><p>• Manage and organize client files efficiently</p><p>• Answer phone calls professionally and promptly</p><p>• Circulate letters and other legal documents via email and physical mail</p><p>• Circulate documents for execution via DocuSign</p><p>• Handle the administrative management of the Confidentiality Agreement program</p><p>• Utilize management systems and Microsoft Office Suites effectively</p><p>• Perform billing functions and calendar management</p><p>• Format documents using ProLaw and PDF</p><p>• Proofread and draft legal documents as required.</p>
<p>Are you ready to bring your strong litigation expertise to a growing plaintiff firm dedicated to helping individuals? We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced <strong>Litigation Paralegal</strong> to join a dynamic team in Emeryville, CA, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>As part of the team, you will:</p><ul><li>Conduct case file management and organize litigation documents with precision.</li><li>Draft, review, and prepare complex legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and responses.</li><li>Support attorneys during all phases of litigation, from case intake to trial preparation.</li><li>Manage calendars and schedules to ensure timely filing deadlines and court appearances.</li><li>Conduct legal research to support case strategy and development.</li><li>Maintain open and clear communication with clients, and serve as a key point of contact between clients and attorneys.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join our team in San Jose, California. This role involves providing vital administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, primarily within the Intellectual Property litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will possess extensive litigation experience, particularly in Federal Court, and excel in managing case deadlines, preparing legal documents, and maintaining organized workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain and organize client and administrative files, ensuring timely opening and closing of matters in compliance with firm policies.</p><p>• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit litigation documents, including administrative correspondence and court filings, with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Schedule and monitor court appearances, depositions, and discovery deadlines, ensuring all associated dates are accurately recorded in attorney calendars.</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation of exhibits, evidence, briefs, and trial binders for hearings, trials, and meetings.</p><p>• Manage incoming mail by scanning, filing, and calendaring important dates, while determining appropriate next steps.</p><p>• Provide administrative support such as arranging attorney travel, booking accommodations, and organizing development events.</p><p>• Oversee document profiling and management in compliance with practice group guidelines throughout the course of engagements.</p><p>• Assist attorneys with timekeeping, invoice processing, and monitoring receivables to ensure financial tasks are handled efficiently.</p><p>• Coordinate with court reporters and handle scheduling for hearings and depositions.</p><p>• Greet and assist clients and visitors, manage conference room reservations, and ensure technical needs are met.</p>
<p>We are eager to welcome a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to our trial team located in San Francisco, California. This role is essential within our industry and will involve a variety of tasks related to legal support and administration. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Assisting in the preparation of court filings, including briefs, declarations, exhibits, and proofs of service</p><p>• Drafting various legal documents such as pleadings and discovery responses</p><p>• Ensuring all legal deadlines and dates are accurately calendared and met</p><p>• Conducting comprehensive legal research and assisting with document review</p><p>• Communicating effectively with clients, court personnel, and vendors</p><p>• Organizing and maintaining both electronic and hard-copy case files</p><p>• Providing crucial support during legal proceedings such as depositions, trials, arbitrations and mediations</p><p>• Managing hearing, deposition, and trial binders for attorneys</p><p>• Utilizing various legal discovery and filing platforms such as Pacer, OneLegal, Relativity, Disco</p><p>• Assisting with additional administrative tasks and special projects as required</p><p>• Editing, proofreading, and formatting legal documents to meet firm and legal style requirements.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team in San Francisco, California. This role offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility between remote and in-office work. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in litigation support, legal research, and document preparation, ensuring smooth operations within a dynamic legal setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, draft, and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and other case-related materials.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and decision-making.<br>• Manage case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, organized, and readily accessible.<br>• Coordinate schedules, deadlines, and calendars for attorneys and legal teams to maintain workflow efficiency.<br>• Utilize case management software to track and update case progress and related billing functions.<br>• Handle claim administration processes, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and regulations.<br>• Assist in briefing and summarizing case details to support litigation efforts.<br>• Leverage tools such as Aderant, CompuLaw, and Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and management.<br>• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and seamless case handling.<br>• Monitor Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) for relevant case updates and data.
<p>Mid-sized law firm located in the Financial District in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Providing assistance to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation cases</li><li>Managing case-related tasks such as calendaring deadlines, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings and depositions</li><li>Drafting and preparing litigation documents with meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Ensuring legal documents adhere to prescribed citation standards</li><li>Conducting factual investigations and legal research as required</li><li>Preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials by organizing exhibits and relevant materials</li><li>Assisting with case discovery, including document management and review</li><li>Handling the filing and service of legal documents, both electronically and in hard copy format</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team based in Campbell, California. In this role, you will be using your extensive legal knowledge to perform a variety of tasks, including the management of legal documents, client communication, and the use of case management software. This role operates within the legal industry and provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic workplace. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Utilize various legal software to manage client information and legal procedures.</p><p>• Manage the e-Filing of documents in state and federal courts.</p><p>• Maintain a clear understanding and application of civil procedures and litigation.</p><p>• Prepare legal documents, pleadings, and discovery.</p><p>• Use Case Management Software (CMS) and Clio to track deadlines and manage tasks.</p><p>• Maintain high attention to detail when dealing with client relations and claim administration.</p><p>• Exhibit effective communication skills in liaising with clients and team members.</p><p>• Handle billing functions and calendar management efficiently.</p><p>• Foster a positive environment through good interpersonal skills.</p>
<p>We are inviting applications for the role of a Spanish speaking Legal Assistant. This role is based in Oakland, California, and is an integral part of our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will be involved in various aspects of civil litigation processes, legal documentation, client relationship management, and case preparation. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage civil litigation processes in accordance with California law</p><p>• Act as an interpreter during client meetings, depositions, mediations, and trials</p><p>• Independently draft and file a variety of legal documents such as complaints, discovery, motions, and court notices with state and federal courts, including appellate court</p><p>• Prepare exhibits for hearings and trials, including highlighting, redaction, and citing</p><p>• Draft routine legal documents like stipulations, hearing notices, subpoenas, deposition notices, and objections to deposition notices</p><p>• Organize and maintain electronic case files and documents</p><p>• Uphold confidentiality in all attorney-client relationships and maintain excellent public relations with clients</p><p>• Adhere to the ethical requirements as set by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State of California</p><p>• Apply skills such as Calendar Management, Communication, e-File, e-Filing, and Spanish Language in day-to-day operations.</p>
<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 - 95,000+/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>An established IP Law Firm is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant for their San Jose branch. The ideal candidate will manage and coordinate work tasks throughout the department and serve as the first point of contact for clients and staff. Applicants should have the ability to work in-office, 5 days per week</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare memos, reports, presentations, and other documents; responsible for drafting and editing correspondence </p><p>• Schedule appointments, meetings, events, and manage calendars; coordinate meeting logistics and catering </p><p>• Answer phones, take and relay messages </p><p>• Coordinate and schedule travel </p><p>• Prepare and submit expense reports and reconcile credit card transactions </p><p>• Assist with submitting conflict checks and opening new matters </p><p>• Enter time charges </p><p>• Assist with onboarding tasks for new hires </p><p>• Maintain files (both physical and electronic) and ensure that client related documents and correspondence are saved in the firm's document management repository </p><p>• Actively contribute to team meetings and other team related activities </p><p>• Assist with various ad-hoc tasks such as: manage inbound and outbound mail, order office supplies, liaise with building management for facility related issues </p><p>• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned </p>
