Description A well-regarded law firm in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to a transactional partner handling complex, large-scale cases with multiple parties. This contract to hire role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in document management, word processing, and transactional legal support who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage redlining, formatting, and version control with minimal guidance. Key Responsibilities: + Perform advanced word-processing tasks, including track changes, redlining, and document troubleshooting in Microsoft Word. + Convert documents between PDF and Word formats and apply complex formatting. + Manage and organize legal documents, including reviewing, editing, and finalizing drafts with multiple parties involved. + Provide administrative support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and correspondence. + Handle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. + Coordinate with attorneys and staff to ensure timely completion of tasks. + Assist with other legal secretary duties as assigned. Requirements Qualifications: + Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in transactional law or a related field. + Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, including track changes, formatting, and troubleshooting. + Strong understanding of document conversion from PDF to Word and applying formatting. + Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple parties and deadlines. + Previous experience supporting a transactional partner or similar role is highly desirable. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to handle high-volume correspondence and collaboration. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and provide proactive support. + Background in litigation with strong word-processing skills may be considered. + Full-time, on-site position requiring 5 days a week in Walnut Creek, CA. 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) .