Description

Robert Half is assisting a boutique law firm local to Oakland, California in their search for a legal assistant. This role is a key part of the growing team, focusing on providing administrative support, drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing schedules and deadlines. This is a 5- day on site position that is contract-to-hire.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure office efficiency

• Handle all forms of communication with clients and witnesses

• Draft, review, and process legal documents including pleadings, appeals, contracts, and agreements

• Conduct detailed legal research and gather evidence for trial preparation

• Implement and maintain both paper and electronic filing systems for documents

• Manage confidential information and correspondence securely

• Oversee schedules, court dates, and deadlines, ensuring all are met in a timely manner

• Handle billing procedures and record all billable hours accurately

• Compile and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation

• Coordinate law office activities such as client interviews, court scheduling, and workflow management

• Use skills such as Calendar Management, e-Filing, Draft Pleadings, and Document Formatting effectively in daily tasks

Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a related role

• Proficiency in Calendar Management, ensuring all appointments and meetings are scheduled accurately

• Experience with e-Filing systems, ensuring all documents are filed electronically in a timely and organized manner

• Ability to Draft Pleadings, with a strong attention to detail and understanding of the legal language

• Experience in Document Formatting, ensuring all documents adhere to the required standards and formats

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to keep information confidential and maintain a high degree of professionalism

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field is preferred.

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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