Legal Assistant

Robert Half • Los Altos, CA • 1w ago

Description

Boutique law firm based in Los Altos, CA has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will support attorneys practicing trust and estate law. In this role, you will be pivotal in supporting the firm's operations, including preparing documents, maintaining case files, file management, and data entry. This position requires full-time on-site work in Los Altos, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of administrative experience; prior legal experience is not required but a huge plus.

Responsibilities:

Prepare a variety of documents and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner

Support reception and secretarial tasks as required

Maintain case calendars and monitor deadlines to ensure all tasks are completed on time

Draft correspondence and other documents

Assist attorneys with client intake

Assist in the preparation of exhibit binders for depositions, hearings, and trials

Maintain both hard copy and electronic document filing systems

Answer incoming calls and assist in handling high volume phone lines

Uphold confidentiality at all times

Requirements

Qualifications:

1+ year(s) of administrative assistant or legal assistant experience

Familiarity with the legal field and/or trust and estate law is preferred but not required

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Detail-oriented with high levels of accuracy in work

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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.

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