San Mateo, CA, 94497, USA
13 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Description A well-established law firm in San Jose is looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team. Responsibilities: • Accurately create, format, and proofread drafts of documents including litigation paperwork and administrative correspondence. • Schedule and reserve hearing dates with California State and Federal Courts. • Prepare and format documents for filing, including creating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities. • File and serve legal documents in State, Federal, and Appellate Courts, necessitating knowledge of e-filing and e-service. • Maintain attorney calendars, schedule conferences and meetings, and keep track of court appearance dates and associated deadlines. • Handle invoice reviewing and processing tasks. • Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties through various mediums. • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices. • Open new matters promptly and close matters without delay, adhering to firm policies and procedures. • Maintain client and administrative files in compliance with firm policies and procedures. • Provide assistance with other duties as assigned. • Support assigned team members as necessary.A well Requirements • Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal assistant role. • Strong experience in calendar management, with an ability to manage and coordinate busy schedules. • Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in both written and verbal forms. • Proficient in creating and managing Tables of Contents (TOC) in legal documents. • Experience in civil litigation, with a solid understanding of the processes and procedures involved. • Ability to handle and manage electronic files effectively. • Skilled in creating and maintaining Table of Authorities (TOA) in legal documents. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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