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Description

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Saratoga, California. This Legal Assistant position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with trust and estate litigation attorneys and contribute to trial preparation and litigation support. The role is part-time, with potential for increased hours in the future, and requires a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain attorneys' calendars, ensuring deadlines for court filings and legal proceedings are accurately tracked.

• Organize, review, and prepare legal documents, including creating trial binders and labeling exhibits.

• Assist with discovery by preparing responses, drafting requests, and completing judicial council forms.

• Handle the filing and e-filing of legal documents in state courts through approved platforms.

• Coordinate and compile legal pleadings, motions, depositions, and other litigation-related documents.

• Provide support for trial preparation, including scanning, copying, and organizing exhibits.

• Input attorney time entries into the billing system with precision.

• Ensure all legal documentation adheres to formatting standards, including tables of contents and authorities.

• Offer additional support to relieve the primary paralegal during vacation periods.

• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to execute daily tasks efficiently.

Requirements

+ 5+ years of experience in the legal field, including prior experience in litigation

+ Experience with trial preparation and discovery is highly preferred

+ Ability to work the following schedule in the office: Monday through Friday 1 pm - 5 pm

+ Tech savvy with experience using MS Suite

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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