Legal Assistant

Robert Half • San Francisco, CA • 3h ago

Description

A respected San Francisco law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its busy Trusts & Estates / Estate Planning practice on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with estate planning, trust administration, or general legal support experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role is expected to run through at least October 2026, with the potential to become a long-term opportunity depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Support attorneys and paralegals in a high-volume Trusts & Estates practice

Prepare, process, and organize estate planning documents

Coordinate document execution, signatures, and client communications

Manage calendaring, deadlines, and scheduling for attorneys

Open and close client matters and maintain organized case files

Handle mailings, shipping packages, and other administrative support tasks

Assist with court filings and related procedural requirements

Compile, organize, and manage legal documentation

Requirements

Minimum 2-3 years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience preferred

Experience in estate planning, trust administration, probate, or a related legal practice area strongly preferred

Familiarity with court filings, court procedures, and legal document management

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Experience coordinating document execution and handling client correspondence

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Basic understanding of estate planning documents and concepts

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work onsite in San Francisco

Preferred Qualifications

Probate experience

Corporate legal support experience

Notary commission

Experience pulling deeds and related property records

Familiarity with trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents

Why This Opportunity

Immediate start with an urgent hiring timeline

Opportunity to support a well-established and respected San Francisco law firm

Exposure to sophisticated Trusts & Estates and Estate Planning matters

Collaborative team environment with direct interaction with attorneys and clients

Potential for long-term employment depending on staffing needs

Competitive compensation based on experience

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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Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 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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