Litigation secretary paralegal Job at Robert Half (Encino)

Litigation paralegal secretary

A mission‑driven firm focused on complex civil litigation involving environmenta...

Location

United States , Berkeley

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Based in California
California civil litigation experience
Strong case management, calendaring, and rule‑tracking skills
Experience supporting state and federal court filings
Comfortable with multi‑jurisdictional filings and varying local rules
Strong executive function, organization, and adaptability
Able to work with a variety of attorney personalities
Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting case timelines
Teachable and open to learning new workflows and systems
Experience in Clio and Google Drive

Job Responsibility

Manage full docketing and calendaring across state and federal matters
Track deadlines, local rules, and judge‑driven timelines across multiple jurisdictions
Support case workflow and anticipate upcoming needs for attorneys
Prepare and format pleadings, TOCs, TOAs, exhibits, subpoenas, and proofs of service
File pleadings and manage service of process
Handle new matter openings and engagement agreements
Support limited discovery (interrogatories, form discovery, exhibit organization)
Assist with multi‑jurisdiction case filings and case cover sheets
Maintain organized workflows in Clio and Google Drive

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Litigation Paralegal

A large company is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its in-house legal dep...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant
Experience with litigation

Job Responsibility

Draft legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and memoranda
E-filing
Prepare subpoenas, records requests, and government inquiries
Assist with discovery and document production
Assist with depositions, hearings, trial prep, and trial support
Draft redlines, tables of contents/authorities, cite checks, and proofreading
Manage calendars and track deadlines
Schedule depositions and hearings

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
free online training

Fulltime

Litigation Paralegal

Our maritime law firm client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide immedi...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or otherwise qualified under California Business & Professions Code requirements
3+ years of litigation paralegal, legal secretary, or litigation support experience within a law firm environment
Strong experience with calendaring, docketing, deadline management, and court filings
Experience supporting litigation matters through discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation
Proficiency with Clio or comparable legal practice management software
Experience with California state and federal court filing procedures
Strong document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and litigation docketing activities
Coordinate and maintain case calendars, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local court deadlines
Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, exhibits, and other legal documents
Perform electronic filing with California state and federal courts and coordinate service of process
Assist with discovery management, including document review, organization, production, and tracking of discovery deadlines
Support attorneys with motion practice, legal research, drafting, and case preparation
Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
Prepare exhibits, hearing binders, deposition materials, and trial notebooks
Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and other litigation-related events
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and third parties

What we offer

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

Litigation Paralegal

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a Chicago-based boutique firm focused on ba...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 3-5+ years of paralegal experience in litigation or a closely related legal environment
Working knowledge of electronic filing procedures in both federal and Illinois state courts
Experience drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and court orders
Ability to coordinate case activity independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and court personnel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong technology skills
comfortable learning and using legal technology platforms for case management, document handling, and research

Job Responsibility

Prepare and submit legal filings through federal and state electronic filing systems, with particular attention to courts in Cook County and the surrounding counties
Communicate with judges' chambers, clerks' offices, and other court personnel to monitor case activity, confirm procedural requirements, and help keep matters on schedule
Draft litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, and proposed orders for attorney review and filing
Support post-judgment enforcement efforts by researching individual and corporate debtors and reviewing public records to identify relevant assets or recovery options
Manage day-to-day case progress in partnership with attorneys by tracking deadlines, organizing materials, and following up on next steps
Conduct searches and filings through the Illinois Secretary of State and Recorder of Deeds offices for Cook County and nearby jurisdictions
Assist with discovery-related tasks, including organizing case documents and supporting electronic discovery workflows when needed
Use legal practice and document management platforms effectively, and adapt quickly to new research and workflow technologies, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate

What we offer

100% of medical, dental, and vision cost covered by the firm
long term and short term disability
life insurance
401k
3% yearly profit share
pre-tax commuter benefits
PTO

Fulltime

Litigation Paralegal

Weintraub Tobin is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Sacra...

Location

United States , Sacramento

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of complex litigation experience required, with an emphasis on business litigation and real estate litigation
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required
alternatively, qualifications meeting California Business and Professions Code §§ 6450–6456 may be considered
Extensive experience with electronic legal database software, such as Relativity
Trial experience strongly preferred, including exhibit and witness preparation, subpoena drafting, and courtroom support
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required
Proficiency in litigation software such as CaseMap, TextMap, Relativity, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Sanction or Trial Director
Familiarity with iManage or a similar document management system
Ability to manage multiple files and projects concurrently and to perform well under pressure
Self-starter who works effectively both independently and collaboratively, while providing prompt support to attorneys

Job Responsibility

Create and maintain internal case databases, including importing and exporting documents, locating files, running productions, analytics, and email threading, and conducting document review and coding
Conduct document searches using eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity) and perform factual research utilizing Westlaw and online resources
Manage all aspects of discovery, including organizing, reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing discovery materials
preparing and responding to discovery requests
and drafting subpoenas to third parties
Assist attorneys in deposition preparation by gathering relevant documents and organizing exhibits
Track and manage the progress of documents throughout litigation, including ordering transcripts and records from third-party entities and responding to requests from outside counsel
Prepare for and attend trials and arbitrations, including organizing exhibits and supporting materials, coordinating trial logistics, and assisting attorneys in the courtroom
Operate and manage electronic trial presentation software
Demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills throughout all phases of litigation

What we offer

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

Fulltime