Legal Secretary

Description We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy legal team in California. This contract-to-hire position is well suited for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage litigation support tasks with accuracy, urgency, and strong organizational skills. The role requires someone who is confident handling court filings, maintaining critical deadlines, and preparing legal documents in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site role for the first 30 days, and will transition to a hybrid scheduled, depending on performance. Responsibilities + Prepare and submit electronic court filings in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with jurisdictional rules and formatting standards. + Maintain attorneys' schedules through careful manual calendaring of hearings, filings, deadlines, and other case-related events. + Conduct conflict checks and help verify that new matters are cleared according to firm procedures before work begins. + Create, revise, and finalize tables of authorities and tables of contents for legal filings and other formal documents. + Support the drafting, editing, formatting, and proofreading of litigation materials to ensure accuracy and quality. + Coordinate with attorneys and legal staff to keep case files organized and help track important procedural deadlines. + Assist with general administrative and secretarial duties that contribute to the efficient operation of the legal team Requirements Qualifications + At least 3 years of experience working as a litigation legal secretary or in a closely related legal support role. + Demonstrated experience with electronic filing processes and court submission requirements. + Strong ability to manage calendars manually and monitor multiple deadlines with precision. + Familiarity with conflict check procedures in a legal environment. + Experience preparing tables of authorities and tables of contents for legal documents. + Excellent written communication, proofreading, and document formatting skills. 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) .