San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
3 days ago
Legal Assistant
Description We are partnering with a boutique law firm in San Francisco, CA to identify a Part-Time Legal Assistant to provide direct administrative and legal support to an executive partner. The Legal Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the attorney’s daily workflow runs smoothly by managing email communication, organizing documents, and handling administrative tasks. This long-term temporary position offers the flexibility to be fully remote, but candidates must be local to San Francisco to support onsite needs as required. Responsibilities: + Monitor and review the attorney’s email inbox. + Draft and edit replies at the attorney’s direction. + Conduct basic research to assist in email responses. + Organize and file documents in cloud storage (Dropbox). + Review, edit, and format legal and administrative documents (Word, PDF, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). + Manage attorney’s phone traffic and handle calls using VOIP software (training provided). + Assist with entering and tracking attorney’s billable time using timekeeping software (training provided). + Assist with legal research, drafting, and document revisions. + Provide general administrative support as needed. Requirements Qualifications: + Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. + Self-starter + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proficiency in Mac OS and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat). + General computer literacy with the ability to learn new systems quickly (training available). + Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced legal environment. + Works well independently and as part of a team. Position Details: + Schedule: 19-20 hours per week, Monday – Thursday, afternoons preferred (1:00/1:30 PM – 5:00/5:30 PM, some flexibility). + Location: Potential for remote work, but candidates must be local to San Francisco for onsite needs. + Technology: Candidates must have a reliable laptop. Mac is preferred but not required. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for part-time legal experience in a professional, boutique law firm environment. If you are organized, tech-savvy, self-starter who is eager to support an executive-level attorney, we encourage you to apply! 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. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
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