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Growing San Francisco law firm is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their litigation team. This role involves providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to maintain a high level of care while handling confidential information.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in managing a high-volume litigation practice.

• Prepare, edit, and finalize a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and memoranda, ensuring accuracy and proper formatting.

• Conduct internet-based legal research as needed to support case preparation and strategy.

• Collaborate with other practice groups to ensure seamless support for attorneys and clients.

• Maintain and organize electronic files in compliance with firm policies using the document management system.

• Assist team members by sharing workload and contributing to a collaborative team environment to meet client and firm objectives.

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and care.

• Build and maintain positive, thoughtful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.

• Perform general administrative tasks and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm or legal department.

• Solid understanding of litigation processes, including formatting pleadings, electronic filing in state and federal courts, calendaring deadlines, and preparing proofs of service.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team, including across offices and departments.

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.

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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