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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$76,708 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Description Robert Half is partnering with a well-established California organization to hire a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary for its in-house legal department in Burlingame, CA. This is a fully onsite position (5 days/week) supporting attorneys with litigation matters, legal filings, case management, and administrative agency proceedings, including PERB filings. Responsibilities
+ Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, and other documents for attorney review.
+ Coordinate court and administrative agency filings, including PERB-related matters.
+ Conduct routine legal research and assist with case preparation.
+ Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and appointments.
+ Maintain case files and update case management systems.
+ Communicate with courts, agencies, school districts, and other stakeholders regarding legal matters.
+ Track deadlines, process legal mail, and provide general administrative support. Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
+ Experience supporting attorneys in a legal environment.
+ Familiarity with litigation procedures, legal document preparation, and administrative agency filings.
+ Experience with state court filings is required.
+ Experience with e-filing, and administrative agency filings is strongly preferred.
+ Strong legal drafting, proofreading, research, and organizational skills.
+ Comfortable with communicating on the phone.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology systems.
+ Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 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) .