Legal Assistant

Robert Half • San Mateo, CA • 3d ago

Description

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.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and organize client and administrative files, ensuring timely opening and closing of matters in compliance with firm policies.

Prepare, format, proofread, and edit litigation documents, including administrative correspondence and court filings, with precision and attention to detail.

Schedule and monitor court appearances, depositions, and discovery deadlines, ensuring all associated dates are accurately recorded in attorney calendars.

Coordinate the preparation of exhibits, evidence, briefs, and trial binders for hearings, trials, and meetings.

Manage incoming mail by scanning, filing, and calendaring important dates, while determining appropriate next steps.

Provide administrative support such as arranging attorney travel, booking accommodations, and organizing development events.

Oversee document profiling and management in compliance with practice group guidelines throughout the course of engagements.

Assist attorneys with timekeeping, invoice processing, and monitoring receivables to ensure financial tasks are handled efficiently.

Coordinate with court reporters and handle scheduling for hearings and depositions.

Greet and assist clients and visitors, manage conference room reservations, and ensure technical needs are met.

Requirements - Minimum of 7 years of litigation experience, with significant exposure to Federal Court processes.

Proficiency in document management systems such as ProLaw and NetDocuments.

Strong knowledge of legal terminology, formatting, and court rules, particularly in Intellectual Property litigation.

Exceptional organizational and calendaring skills to manage multiple case deadlines effectively.

Demonstrated expertise in proofreading, redlining, and preparing legal forms and trial exhibits.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication and client service skills to interact professionally with clients and team members.

Familiarity with electronic filing systems and software tools for efficient document processing.

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.

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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.

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