Job Description
Description
Boutique law firm has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will support multiple attorneys who practice business litigation and bankruptcy matters. As a Legal Assistant with this firm, you'll be responsible for managing various administrative and case-related tasks to ensure smooth operations. This position requires full-time on-site work in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2-5+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain attorneys' calendars, including scheduling meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.
- Handle client intake processes professionally and efficiently.
- Proofread and edit legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Coordinate and prepare court filings, including electronic submissions.
- Support case management activities, ensuring deadlines and documentation are monitored closely.
- Assist with business litigation matters, prioritizing tasks to meet high standards of accuracy.
- Provide support for bankruptcy-related cases as needed.
- Direct and manage incoming calls, ensuring proper routing and handling.
- Organize and maintain filing systems for both physical and electronic legal documents.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in calendar management and scheduling for legal professionals.
- Strong knowledge of business litigation processes and procedures is preferred.
- Familiarity with bankruptcy cases is a plus.
- Exceptional proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
- Experience in managing court filings, both physical and electronic.
- Ability to handle client intake with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
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.
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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.
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