Legal Assistant

Robert Half • San Rafael, CA • 2h ago

Description

Overview

Robert Half is partnering with a boutique civil litigation practice to hire a Legal Assistant for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, managing case files, coordinating deadlines, and ensuring documents are organized and maintained accurately. The firm has a consistent workflow and is seeking a motivated individual who can provide reliable support while growing into a long-term role. This position offers a flexible schedule of approximately 32 hours per week and is fully onsite

Key Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and maintain legal documents, pleadings, and case files.

Assist attorneys with drafting routine legal documents, correspondence, and litigation materials.

Respond to client, court, and third-party inquiries as directed.

Manage attorney calendars, court dates, and litigation deadlines.

Track and monitor critical dates to ensure timely completion of filings and other case-related tasks.

Create, update, and maintain physical and electronic case files.

Prepare correspondence and assist with general administrative and legal support duties.

Coordinate with attorneys and staff to ensure cases progress efficiently.

Provide ongoing litigation support and assist with day-to-day case management activities.

Requirements

Prior civil litigation experience required.

JD preferred but not required.

Experience working as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, or in a comparable litigation support role.

Strong calendaring and deadline management skills.

Experience maintaining and organizing case files and legal documents.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work independently.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Professional, dependable, and interested in a long-term opportunity.

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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