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Description

We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join a midsized firm in the East Bay. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with substantial experience in litigation matters, ideally with exposure to labor and employment cases. You will play a critical role in supporting attorneys through administrative tasks, document preparation, court filings, and calendar management.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and format legal documents, including correspondence, reports, pleadings, and memoranda, using word processing software.

• File legal documents electronically and physically with district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies, ensuring compliance with rules and deadlines.

• Manage schedules and deadlines by maintaining calendar and docket systems, sending reminders, and organizing appointments.

• Handle incoming phone calls, take detailed messages, and route calls appropriately.

• Coordinate outgoing mail and deliveries to ensure timely distribution.

• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are appropriately indexed and accessible.

• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights, accommodations, and other logistics.

• Conduct research on state and federal court rules and procedures as needed.

• Train new team members on office procedures and specialized software.

• Communicate with courts, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and arbitrators to schedule hearings, arbitrations, and other events.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience handling litigation matters; labor and employment experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, and familiarity with legal templates and formatting.

• Strong knowledge of e-filing processes for district and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies.

• Excellent multitasking skills, especially under pressure and tight deadlines.

• Ability to compose detailed and accurate correspondence and proofread documents for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

• Familiarity with creating tables of contents, trial exhibits, and other legal documentation.

• Competence in managing calendars and scheduling appointments.

• Physical ability to handle packages weighing up to 20 pounds and access items stored on high shelves

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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