Legal Secretary

Description Established law firm in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a team of Family Law Attorneys. This role requires a highly organized professional with strong knowledge of litigation processes, excellent attention to detail, and significant experience with court calendaring. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, can manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable working on-site as a key member of the legal support team. Key Responsibilities + Provide litigation and administrative support to Family Law attorneys + Manage court calendaring with a high degree of accuracy, including deadlines, hearings, filings, and appearances + Prepare, format, revise, and proofread legal documents and correspondence + Coordinate filings with courts and ensure compliance with applicable rules and deadlines + Maintain case files, client records, and related legal documentation + Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel + Handle scheduling, email management, and other general legal secretarial duties Requirements Qualifications + Prior experience as a Legal Secretary supporting litigation attorneys, family law experience is a plus but not required + Significant court calendaring experience is required + Strong understanding of court rules, filing deadlines, and legal procedures + Experience using ProLaw for calendaring is highly preferred + Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills + Ability to work on-site in San Jose 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .