Oakland, CA, 94606, USA
3 days ago
Legal Secretary
Description Robert Half is recruiting two experienced Litigation Legal Secretaries for the Oakland offices (hybrid telecommute) for its regional law firm client. + Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules. + Coordinate and submit filings using e-filing systems for state and federal courts and assist with maintaining eDiscovery materials. + Schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings; monitor deadlines for case-related events; and provide reminders to legal teams. + Assist in communicating with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel regarding case updates and logistics. + Maintain case files, organize records, manage attorney billing, and order office supplies to ensure smooth operations for litigation teams. Requirements Position Details: The qualifications for the position are the following: • 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary supporting busy litigators; • Experience assisting public entity clientele (ideally in eminent domain proceedings) is a plus, but not required; • Preparation of varied pleadings including discovery, law and motion matters, writs, appellate pleadings and briefs; • Significant filing in state and federal courts at both the trial (Superior Courts for state cases and District Courts for federal cases) and the appellate levels; and • Command of federal and state rules of court and local court rules and procedures. 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. © 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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