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Legal Secretary

Robert Half

A well-established, mid-sized law firm in the East Bay is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy team of attorneys. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is comfortable leveraging technology to improve workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys
  • Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and filings
  • Manage calendaring, including court deadlines, hearings, and client meetings
  • Handle state and federal e-filing
  • Coordinate attorney schedules, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics
  • Maintain and organize case files (electronic and physical)
  • Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant in a law firm setting
  • Strong knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and litigation support
  • Highly tech-savvy; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems (e.g., NetDocuments, iManage)
  • Experience with e-filing platforms and legal calendaring tools
  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment

For confidential consideration, please apply to this post or email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io

Vacancy posted 23 hours ago
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