Legal Assistant

We are looking for an organized Legal Assistant to support a busy civil litigation practice in California. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment, manages multiple priorities with care, and produces high-quality work with minimal supervision. You will work closely with attorneys on litigation support, document preparation, filing coordination, and day-to-day administrative needs while contributing to a collaborative office culture.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of attorneys with a broad range of litigation-related administrative and document tasks in a high-volume practice.
• Coordinate and submit court filings in state courts and assist with federal filings when needed, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare legal documents and assemble tables of authorities, tables of contents, correspondence, and other case materials for attorney review.
• Maintain attorney schedules by tracking deadlines, appointments, and key case-related commitments while helping keep priorities organized.
• Process expense reports and related administrative items for assigned attorneys using internal systems and firm procedures.
• Manage document handling and file organization within the firm’s document management platform and other office technologies.
• Provide general litigation support by assisting with client communications, formatting documents, and maintaining organized records.
• Contribute to smooth daily office operations while adapting to workload changes across multiple attorney desks.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting civil litigation matters in a law firm environment.
• Practical knowledge of electronic court filing procedures, particularly in state courts; exposure to federal filing processes is a plus.
• Strong skills in preparing and formatting legal documents, including tables of authorities and tables of contents.
• Experience coordinating calendars, monitoring deadlines, and supporting attorney workflow in a detail-driven setting.
• Proficiency with litigation support tools, legal office software, and modern document management systems.
• Familiarity with platforms such as iManage or similar systems is helpful but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with accuracy and professionalism.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 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 and Privacy Notice.