Legal Secretary Job at Robert Half (San Jose)

Legal Secretary

Robert Half

Location:
United States , San Jose

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

Established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support attorneys handling federal and state court business litigation matters. This hybrid role is based in San Jose, California, and requires a highly organized professional with strong litigation support experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Job Responsibility:

Provide high-level legal administrative support to attorneys in federal and state court business litigation matters
Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and trial filings
Maintain and manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and other key dates
Handle electronic filing in federal and state courts using systems such as ECF, PACER, First Legal, OneLegal, and similar platforms
Ensure compliance with applicable court rules, filing procedures, and formatting requirements
Coordinate transcripts, exhibits, and litigation support materials
Assist with document management, discovery, and case-related administrative tasks
Communicate effectively with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and outside vendors

Requirements:

5+ years of experience as a legal secretary supporting attorneys with civil litigation matters
Strong knowledge of federal and state court rules, requirements, and procedures, including formatting and filing briefs and trial documents
Expertise in calendaring and electronic filing systems, including ECF, PACER, First Legal, OneLegal, and similar tools
Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to prioritize effectively under tight deadlines
Must be able to work hybrid onsite in San Jose, CA

What we offer: