Legal Assistant

Description

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic legal assistant to join our team in Santa Ana, California. This position offers the opportunity to support attorneys in a dynamic and nationally recognized defense firm, specializing in general liability, premises, and product liability cases. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support.

Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative assistance to attorneys, managing a 3:1 or occasionally 4:1 desk setup.

- Handle extensive state and federal e-filing processes to ensure timely submission of legal documents.

- Prepare and format legal documents, including Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs), along with client correspondence.

- Process attorney expenses using platforms such as Pro River, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

- Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, ensuring all deadlines and appointments are tracked effectively.

- Maintain proficiency with document management systems, such as iManage, to organize and retrieve case files.

- Support office operations by contributing to general administrative tasks and fostering team collaboration.

- Work a flexible 37.5-hour work week, with options for hybrid scheduling (3 days in office, 2 remote).

Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role.

- Proficiency in e-filing processes for both state and federal courts.

- Familiarity with civil litigation procedures and legal terminology.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Experience using document management systems; familiarity with iManage is a plus.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work independently while supporting a team-oriented environment.

- Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.

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  for more information.

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