<p>Robert Half Legal is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for our international law firm client in the Silicon Valley (hybrid telecommute) with a leading intellectual property (IP) and commercial litigation practice. </p><p><br></p><p>To qualify, candidates should have at least 2 years of experience formatting and finalizing pleadings for e-filing (or manual) in Federal & state courts, tables of contents (TOC's) and tables of authorities (TOA's), case management, trial preparation and procedure, discovery and large document productions, and calendaring. Experience supporting IP litigators in patent infringement lawsuits is preferred. Technically, candidates should ideally be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel), PC Docs, and PDF/Adobe. Soft skills required include detail-oriented, very organized, excellent verbal/written communication, dependable, timely, efficient, and team player.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity and hours are 37.5 per week (sometimes overtime). Our prestigious client is offering a base salary of $85,000 - 125,000+/yr, DOE, employment benefits (including 401k Plan with Firm contributions), and 20 days PTO and 10 firm holidays. 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>Established San Francisco law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Secretary to support their growing practice. This role requires an experienced individual with a deep understanding of litigation processes and filing procedures across multiple patent venues. Join a dynamic team that values precision, efficiency, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys specializing in Intellectual Property litigation.</p><p>• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and patent filings.</p><p>• File legal documents in various patent venues, such as NDCal, CDCal, WDTex, EDTex, and DDel, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.</p><p>• Maintain organized case files and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions.</p><p>• Handle time entries and billing processes with attention to detail.</p><p>• Liaise with clients and external parties to facilitate communication and case progress.</p><p>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Assist with administrative tasks, including notary public services and document management.</p><p>• Support partners in building and expanding their Intellectual Property practice.</p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Secretary for our international law firm client in downtown San Francisco (hybrid telecommute remotely 2 days/wk) with a leading commercial litigation practice. To qualify, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience formatting and finalizing pleadings for e-filing (or manual) in Federal & state courts, tables of contents (TOC's) and tables of authorities (TOA's), case management, trial preparation and procedure, discovery and large document productions, and calendaring. Technically, candidates should ideally be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel), PC Docs, and PDF/Adobe. Soft skills required include detail-oriented, very organized, excellent verbal/written communication, dependable, timely, efficient, and team player.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity and hours are 37.5 per week (sometimes overtime). Our prestigious client is offering a base salary of $90,000 - 120,000/yr, DOE, employment benefits (including 401k Plan with Firm contributions), and 20 days PTO and 10 firm holidays. For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP - Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
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>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 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>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Legal Secretary in Emeryville, California. This position involves supporting 2-3 attorneys in a law firm setting, with a strong focus on coordinating deadlines, maintaining large case files, and managing attorney calendars. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and maintain large case files to ensure efficient workflow and timely case progression</p><p>• Coordinate deadlines and ensure thorough follow-through to avoid any legal complications</p><p>• Prepare correspondence and discovery documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness</p><p>• Handle e-filings and traditional mail filings, adhering to all legal procedures and deadlines</p><p>• Schedule hearings, ensuring all parties are informed and available</p><p>• Manage attorney calendars, preventing scheduling conflicts and ensuring optimal time management</p><p>• Maintain a master calendar for follow-up actions, ensuring no tasks are overlooked</p><p>• Leverage proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook to manage work and communicate effectively</p><p>• Cultivate strong client relations, providing excellent customer service while handling sensitive information</p><p>• Contribute to team efforts, working collaboratively to achieve firm goals.</p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Legal Secretary for its large law firm client with an office in the East Bay (near BART / hybrid telecommute remotely 2 days/week). The qualifications for the position are the following: 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary; preparation of various pleadings including discovery, law and motion matters, writs, appellate pleadings and briefs; knowledge of e-filing in state and federal court; and adept at providing general administrative support.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an established law firm with long-term, happy staff (low turnover) and friendly, flexible management. The annual base salary range is $85,000 – 105,000+/yr, DOE, and the employment benefits offered are very generous. 37.5 hour work week. 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>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>
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. <br><br>Responsibilities: <br><br>• Prepare and update various legal documents such as subpoenas, briefs, pleadings, appeals, and motions.<br>• Utilize legal database software like LexisNexis for research and case management purposes.<br>• Manage attorney calendars by scheduling appointments, hearings, depositions, and meetings.<br>• Properly file all legal documents with the courts and ensure their accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Assist with trial preparation tasks such as organizing exhibits, assisting with the jury selection process, and taking courtroom notes.<br>• Maintain and manage client files; retrieve documents as requested by attorneys.<br>• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence ensuring all documents are accurate.<br>• Liaise with clients, opposing council, court personnel, and others to facilitate matter progress.<br>• Perform regular administrative duties such as answering phone calls, managing emails, and data entry.<br>• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Outlook, and other relevant software for documentation and management system tasks.
<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>Robert Half is recruiting an in-house Paralegal for the legal department of a national retail company headquartered in downtown San Francisco (hybrid telecommute). The Paralegal plays a critical role in assisting with the management of the active litigation caseload for the company. This is a unique opportunity to work with a very collaborative General Counsel team and has autonomy to work directly with outside counsel to resolve outstanding claims and ongoing lawsuits.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>· Prepare, format, proofread, e-file, and serve pleadings;</p><p>· Calendar court dates, filing deadlines, and other important litigation docket dates;</p><p>· Help with propounding and responding to discovery and review and organize electronic document production;</p><p>· Assist with preparing factual summaries and medical treatment chronologies for cases;</p><p>· Serve on outside agencies and respond to subpoenas requesting record production; and</p><p>· Various administrative tasks, including administering the department’s e-billing software, answering emails and phone calls from outside counsel and other legal vendors, etc.</p><p> </p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>· 2+ years of recent experience as a litigation paralegal or legal secretary;</p><p>· Paralegal Certificate, or otherwise qualified to work as a paralegal under Calif. Bus. & Prof. Code, is preferred;</p><p>· Knowledge of state and Federal local court filing rules (including preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities [TOCs/TOAs]) and litigation docket deadlines; </p><p>· Software proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, PACER, and other e-filing platforms; and</p><p>· Positive team player attitude [a prerequisite for everyone at the company], very organized and has attention for detail, good time management skills, and maintains fun sense of humor while working. </p><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your legal career in-house to a company with well-known, respected brands. Our client is offering a starting salary range of $70,000 – 85,000/yr., DOE, and an excellent employment benefits package (incl. multiple medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans, 401k Plan, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and other perks!). For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting an Associate Attorney (Employment Law) for a delightful boutique law firm in downtown San Francisco (can work mostly remotely). This L& E Associate position is about half defense litigation work and half advice & counsel practice. It’s a fantastic opportunity for an experienced employment litigator to manage with autonomy the case load and relationships with human resources managers and executives at the firm’s clients in various industries, life sciences & biotech, AI software and tech startups, small and mid-sized retail and B2B enterprises, and nonprofits. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>• Defense of single plaintiff, class action, and PAGA litigation concerning labor & employment claims in state and Federal courts;</p><p>• Represent clients in administrative proceedings (e.g., EEOC, DFEH) as well as in arbitration, mediation, and settlement conferences;</p><p>• Conduct workplace investigations;</p><p>• Prepare employee handbooks and management training; and</p><p>• Significant amount of advice & counsel and HR compliance work.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>• 2++ years of employment litigation practice, including handling wage & hour lawsuits;</p><p>• Experience conducting and defending depositions and arguing dispositive motions;</p><p>• Active and in good standing with State Bar of California; and</p><p>• Strong work ethic & good sense of humor.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique, up-and-coming law firm (with very friendly, good-natured shareholders and team) offering partnership track and ample legal secretary support, and true pro bono practice. Salary range is $140,000 – 230,00/yr, DOE, and year-end bonus as well as production bonuses. Comprehensive employment benefits package includes M/D/V insurance, 401k Plan, paid vacation, fun teambuilding events, and very flexible telecommute policy. </p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</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>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>A Burlingame-based organization is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide high-level legal secretarial and administrative support to attorneys during a temporary 3-week coverage assignment. This role requires strong legal administrative skills, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and familiarity with court rules and administrative agency requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, and other documents for attorney review.</li><li>Conduct routine legal research and maintain knowledge of court and administrative agency rules.</li><li>File legal documents with courts and administrative agencies; track deadlines and maintain case calendars.</li><li>Maintain attorney case files (electronic and paper), appointment schedules, and litigation calendars.</li><li>Update case management records, enter time/expenses, and run reports as needed.</li><li>Screen calls, respond to routine inquiries, and act as a point of contact with attorneys, courts, agencies, and staff.</li><li>Provide administrative support for panels, workshops, and recruitment programs as assigned.</li><li>Perform general office support including proofreading, editing, formatting, and maintaining the law library.</li></ul><p><br></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>
<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>
<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>
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team in San Jose, California. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid schedule and is open to remote candidates with exceptional qualifications. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in civil litigation, trial preparation, and case management while contributing to a dynamic legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist with discovery processes, including gathering and organizing relevant documents.<br>• Provide comprehensive support in civil litigation cases, ensuring deadlines and filings are met.<br>• Prepare trial materials and documentation, collaborating with attorneys for effective case presentation.<br>• Manage case files using specialized software, maintaining accuracy and organization.<br>• Conduct legal research and draft correspondence to support attorneys in various matters.<br>• Monitor billable hours to meet monthly and annual targets efficiently.<br>• Handle family law cases with attention to detail and client confidentiality.<br>• Coordinate with clients and legal teams to ensure effective communication and case progress.<br>• Support hybrid legal assistant and paralegal responsibilities as required.<br>• Maintain compliance with legal standards and procedures throughout all casework.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and adaptable Paralegal to join our team in Oakland, California. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in civil litigation and possess the ability to quickly learn and adapt to established workflows. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals eager to expand their legal expertise in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist attorneys with discovery processes, including organizing and reviewing relevant documentation.<br>• Manage case files and ensure efficient tracking through case management software.<br>• Prepare for trials by coordinating materials, documents, and exhibits.<br>• Handle court filings, including e-filing and physical submissions, in compliance with legal requirements.<br>• Conduct legal research and compile findings to support litigation efforts.<br>• Maintain clear communication with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.<br>• Organize and maintain litigation-related documentation to ensure accessibility and accuracy.<br>• Provide administrative support during hearings and depositions.<br>• Ensure consistent adherence to legal procedures and deadlines.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Santa Rosa, California. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, from case preparation to trial execution. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to contribute to complex legal matters in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough legal research and draft memorandums using platforms such as Lexis and Westlaw.<br>• Manage evidence collection and document production for cases, including coordinating efforts with clients, opposing counsel, and IT teams.<br>• Prepare detailed chronologies of evidence and facts to support legal claims and defenses.<br>• Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, motions, declarations, and other legal documents.<br>• Review discovery responses and prepare initial drafts of meet-and-confer letters.<br>• Organize deposition materials, including outlines, exhibits, and transcript summaries.<br>• Support pre-trial preparation by compiling evidence, creating witness lists, and assembling trial binders.<br>• Coordinate witness appearances, expert consultations, and document exchanges for expert reports and depositions.<br>• Provide assistance during trial, including jury selection and motions in limine.<br>• Manage litigation calendars for attorneys using Compulaw, ensuring deadlines are met for state, federal, and appellate courts.
We are looking for a skilled Trust and Estate Paralegal to join our team in Orinda, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in assisting attorneys with estate planning, trust administration, and litigation matters. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing estate planning documents, including wills and trusts.<br>• Support litigation efforts related to trust disputes and estate matters by managing discovery processes and preparing case files.<br>• Coordinate and manage trust administration tasks, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.<br>• Serve as a licensed Notary Public to notarize essential legal documents as needed.<br>• Conduct legal research to provide accurate information and recommendations to attorneys.<br>• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and accessible.<br>• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and provide updates on case progress.<br>• Collaborate with the legal team to prepare for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.<br>• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of required filings and documentation.<br>• Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient workflows for estate planning and litigation processes.
<p>National immigration law firm has an immediate opening for an entry level Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will perform challenging, substantive legal work with a focus on preparing immigration applications. The firm provides comprehensive training and support to ensure your success, including ongoing workshops, legal practice meetings, and a client service team structure that facilitates mentoring from senior professionals. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in immigration law and the legal field. This Legal Assistant must be able to work on-site full-time in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate with office experience or have 1-2+ years of experience working in the legal field.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Organize and maintain legal documents detailing eligibility for visa classification.</li><li>Handle clerical tasks such as copying, printing, and scanning documents.</li><li>Create electronic and physical client files for efficient case management.</li><li>Track and monitor the status of immigration cases, ensuring timely updates.</li><li>Circulate incoming mail according to specified procedures.</li><li>Learn to analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for filing.</li><li>Draft specialized support letters detailing eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits.</li><li>Interface with corporate representatives and foreign nationals.</li><li>Participate in legal practice meetings and alerts for updates on current events, advanced topics, and client relationship building skills.</li><li>Projects as assigned.</li></ul>
<p>A City government client in Vacaville seeking a skilled <strong>Paralegal</strong> to provide essential legal support to the City Attorney’s Office. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your litigation and research experience in a public sector setting, while contributing to meaningful work that impacts the local community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You’ll Do</u></strong></p><p>In this role, you’ll serve as a key resource to attorneys and city staff by:</p><ul><li>Conducting legal research and analyzing statutes, case law, ordinances, and administrative rulings.</li><li>Drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents including pleadings, contracts, discovery responses, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence.</li><li>Supporting public records requests, including reviewing and redacting documents in coordination with the City Clerk.</li><li>Assisting with liability claims, subpoenas, and case management.</li><li>Organizing and summarizing depositions, transcripts, and case files to support litigation strategy.</li><li>Managing calendars, deadlines, and filings for court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.</li><li>Serving as a liaison between attorneys, city staff, claims adjusters, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Maintaining organized, confidential records and case files.</li></ul><p><br></p>
