Legal Secretary

Description We are looking for a Legal Secretary to support a busy litigation practice. This is a Long-term, Contract-to-Hire opportunity offering regular hours in an on-site setting. The position is well suited to someone who is highly organized, comfortable managing competing deadlines, and confident preparing court-related documents in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities:

+ Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence to meet court and attorney specifications. + Handle state and federal court e-filings accurately and within required deadlines. + Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, depositions, and other case-related deadlines. + Draft initial versions of pleadings and related documents using prior case materials and established templates for attorney review. + Coordinate with court reporters and other legal service providers to support upcoming case activity. + Monitor active matters proactively, anticipate upcoming deliverables, and help keep litigation workflow on schedule. + Provide dependable administrative support to attorneys while managing multiple priorities throughout the workday.

Requirements Qualifications:

+ Demonstrated experience working as a Legal Secretary or in a similar litigation support role. + Strong knowledge of state and federal e-filing procedures and court filing requirements. + Proven ability to manage legal calendaring with close attention to deadlines and scheduling details. + Advanced document formatting skills for pleadings, correspondence, and other legal materials. + Experience drafting or preparing initial legal documents for attorney review. + Ability to work on-site in Walnut Creek, California + Strong organizational skills with the ability to look ahead, prioritize work, and manage multiple active matters effectively. 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) .