Description Well-respected Walnut Creek-based law firm is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Secretary to support its Insurance Defense Litigation practice. This contract-to-hire position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic legal team, assisting attorneys with complex insurance defense matters and ensuring smooth case management. Responsibilities + Draft, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence. + E-file documents with California state and federal courts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements. + Organize and maintain physical and digital case files for active and archived matters. + Manage litigation calendars, tracking court dates, filing deadlines, and other critical milestones. + Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings, coordinating with attorneys, clients, and court personnel. + Monitor and update attorney calendars to prevent scheduling conflicts. + Act as a liaison between attorneys, clients, court staff, and opposing counsel. + Communicate professionally and efficiently to relay case updates, schedule confirmations, and respond to inquiries. + Handle attorney timekeeping and billing, ensuring timely submission of records. + Assist with expense reporting, travel arrangements, and office supply management. + Support new client intake and conflict checks as needed. + Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and other case materials for hearings or trials. + Assist with deposition summaries and the organization of discovery documents. + Coordinate logistics for trial teams, including travel and on-site arrangements. Requirements Qualifications + 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal secretary, with a focus on insurance defense litigation preferred. + Proficiency with California state and federal court rules, filing procedures, and litigation processes. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software (e.g., ProLaw, iManage, or similar tools). + Experience with electronic filing systems for California state and federal courts. + Familiarity with legal terminology, insurance defense litigation processes, and discovery procedures. + Understanding of billing practices and time entry for legal services. + Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills. + Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. + Professional communication skills, both written and verbal. 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) .