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Description

Are you a skilled Legal Secretary/Junior Paralegal seeking a short-term opportunity to showcase your organizational and legal expertise? Our client, a boutique employment and business litigation firm in Hayward, CA, is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to assist in successfully winding down business operations and closing out their final cases.

This temporary assignment offers a unique chance to contribute to the resolution of outstanding matters while gaining valuable experience in litigation and administrative processes. As a key team member during the firm’s transition, you will work closely with the legal team, tackling a variety of substantive and procedural tasks.

Key Responsibilities

+ Support attorneys in reviewing and organizing discovery documents, preparing responses, and managing deadlines.

+ File legal documents electronically in compliance with court requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

+ Assist in drafting motions and legal correspondence.

+ Provide professional and courteous communication with clients regarding case updates and other administrative matters.

+ Finalize case files to meet applicable requirements for completion and maintain an orderly process throughout the wind-down phase.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will be an adaptable legal professional with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You should possess:

+ 2+ years working as a legal secretary or junior paralegal, preferably with litigation experience.

+ Proficiency in legal e-filing systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and case management software.

+ Willingness to work in a hybrid environment (2-3 days on-site each week in Hayward).

+ Strong ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

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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