Legal Assistant

Description We are looking for a Litigation Assistant to support a busy legal team in Oakland, California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and paralegal staff in a collaborative environment that serves a variety of clients, including organizations connected to affordable housing and nonprofit work. The role combines litigation support with administrative coordination and requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident handling document-intensive assignments.

Responsibilities:

+ Support attorneys and paralegal staff with litigation-related tasks, including preparing and submitting court filings in a timely manner. + Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, deadlines, service requirements, and other case-related dates using calendaring tools such as CompuLaw. + Coordinate scheduling for meetings, court appearances, and other legal proceedings while helping keep case activity organized and current. + Prepare, format, revise, and process a high volume of legal documents using Microsoft Word and firm-specific templates or macros. + Manage and organize electronic files within the document management system, including iManage, to ensure accurate storage and easy retrieval. + Provide administrative assistance to the litigation group, including arranging travel and supporting day-to-day operational needs. + Work collaboratively with other legal support team members to help balance workloads and maintain efficient office support. + Assist with defense litigation matters and help monitor case progress to ensure deadlines and filing obligations are met. Requirements Requirements + Prior experience supporting civil litigation matters in a Legal Secretary or Litigation Assistant capacity. + Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, including e-filing and related filing documentation. + Demonstrated ability to manage calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and service tracking with accuracy. + Advanced document formatting and editing skills in Microsoft Word; experience with legal macros is a plus. + Familiarity with document management platforms such as iManage and calendaring software such as CompuLaw. + Ability to handle administrative responsibilities in addition to legal support work within a fast-paced team setting. + Strong communication skills and a service-oriented approach suited to working with nonprofit or affordable housing-focused clients. 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) .