Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Robert Half - 3.9 Oakland, CA Job Details $70,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Legal firm experience Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Law office Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced Workers Compensation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced law practice. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, communicates effectively, and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism. The role offers a primarily remote schedule, with weekly in-office attendance and initial onsite training for new hires.

Responsibilities:

Oversee attorney schedules by tracking key dates, monitoring deadlines, and helping ensure timely case progression. Arrange litigation-related events such as depositions, hearings, trials, and medical evaluations while coordinating with all relevant parties. Build, update, and maintain well-organized client matter files so documents and case information remain complete and accessible. Prepare clear and accurate written communications for external contacts, including counsel, insurance representatives, witnesses, and service providers. Draft legal documents and supporting materials for court submission, including pleadings and electronic filings. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and mail, ensuring timely distribution and proper case documentation. Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys across a range of case activities. Participate in onsite training during the onboarding period and report to the office once each week thereafter. At least 2 years of experience in a legal support role within a law firm or similar legal environment. Background in workers' compensation matters is strongly preferred. Familiarity with civil litigation processes and legal case management procedures. Experience preparing pleadings and coordinating electronic court filings. Strong ability to manage calendars, docket deadlines, and scheduling logistics with close attention to detail. Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and outside parties. Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred. 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 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 and Privacy Notice .