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Legal Secretary

Robert Half

Location:
United States , San Jose

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

We’re seeking a seasoned legal secretary with litigation experience for a contract‑to‑hire role based in San Jose. This position supports attorneys handling complex matters in state and federal court and offers a bonus hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, and comfortable supporting multiple attorneys in a fast‑paced litigation environment.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in state and federal court litigation matters
Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and formatting requirements, including motion and trial filings
Extensive experience with calendaring, deadline tracking, and electronic filing systems such as ECF, PACER, OneLegal, First Legal, or similar platforms
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience using litigation support tools including Law Toolbox, Lexis, transcript management software, and electronic discovery databases
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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