Legal Assistant

Description Robert Half is recruiting a Legal Assistant for a highly regarded plaintiff-side personal injury and civil rights litigation law firm in Marin County (walkable from SMART Train station). The Legal Assistant will play a pivotal role in keeping the office functioning efficiently, assisting the partners with court filings, coordinating meetings, maintaining electronic case files, and working with clients to gather information and documents for discovery. A good candidate is organized, diligent, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is passionate about helping individual and family clients achieve justice and full recovery.Principle responsibilities: Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email; Format, proo, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents; Work with paralegal to prepare and serve discovery; File pleadings with both state and Federal trial courts; Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling depositions and entering deadlines to the master calendar; Process and handle incoming subpoenas and obtain medical records; Create and maintain digital case files for each client; and Screen, process, direct, and prioritize incoming calls, emails, and mail.Desired qualifications: 1+ year litigation legal assistant experience; Knowledge of state and Federal (ECF) e-filing platforms, rules, and eDockets is preferred; Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus factor; Good written (including editing and prooing) and verbal communication skills; Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, incl. ability to handle multiple projects; Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines efficiently; and Solid office software, word processing, database maintenance, and internet research skills.This is a terrific direct-hire opportunity with some telecommute flexibility to work remotely part of the week. Our client is offering an annual base salary range of $60,000 – 80,000/year, depending on experience, for a regular 35-hour workweek (7-hour workday). Some overtime available, but it’s not common. There is bonus compensation and some employment benefits including HMO medical insurance plan, commuter checks, disability insurance, 401k Plan after at least one years of service, and paid vacation and paid sick leave. The attorneys and the office are very friendly and the outgoing, long-term assistant who moved to SF and got job in SF says this is a very nice place to work.For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP & Sr. Recruiting Mgr. for Permanent Placement Services, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!Requirements Minimum of one year experience in a Legal Assistant role Proficient in client relations and able to assist attorneys efficiently Experience with calendaring and scheduling depositions Should have civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury law and civil rights litigation Capable of conducting computer research and preparing pleadings Knowledge of court filings for both federal and state courts Ability to create deposition summaries and manage legal files Familiarity with e-Filing processes and service of process Demonstrated experience in preparing and managing exhibits and exhibit lists Understanding of federal rules and regulations Experience in litigation, preferably plaintiff Ability to handle motions and wrongful death claims Capable of sorting and managing incoming mail 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 “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .