Legal AssistantRobert Half

Description

Robert Half is partnering with a respected North Bay law firm seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to support attorneys with document preparation, court filings, calendaring, case management, and client communications. The ideal candidate will have at least 1+ years of law firm experience, strong organizational and proofreading skills, and experience with civil litigation, estate planning, trust administration, or transactional matters. This is a full-time, fully onsite opportunity offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, format, and revise legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials

• Coordinate and manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing procedures

• Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, meetings, and appearances

• Schedule depositions, inspections, hearings, and other litigation-related events

• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and outside vendors

• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and case management

• Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys as needed

• Collaborate with team members and assist with overflow work or coverage when necessary

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3+ years of law firm experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or similar legal support professional

• Experience supporting civil litigation, estate planning, trust administration, transactional law, or closely related practice areas

• Strong knowledge of court filings, calendaring, and legal document preparation

• Experience with e-filing in California state courts; federal court filing experience is a plus

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills

• Strong verbal, written, and proofreading abilities

• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

• Experience with ProLaw or other legal case management software is preferred

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