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Description Our client is an established and respected law firm specializing in plaintiff-side employment law. They are seeking a skilled litigation secretary/jr. paralegal to join their team. They are devoted to advocating for employees facing workplace injustices, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage-and-hour violations. Responsibilities: + Accurately prepare and electronically file court documents in state and federal courts, ensuring all filings comply with applicable rules and deadlines. + Manage deadlines, hearings, and appointments in the firm's case calendar system, ensuring attorneys are fully briefed and prepared. + Efficiently draft and format TOAs/TOCs for court filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements. + Organize and prepare case materials for trial, including exhibit binders, witness files, and trial notebooks, while coordinating logistics with the legal team. + Draft, proofread, and finalize general correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents. Maintain case records and ensure all files are current and organized. + Serve as the point of contact for clients, providing updates and relaying information to attorneys in a professional and empathetic manner. + Assist attorneys with scheduling, expense reports, travel arrangements, mail handling, and other office management duties as needed. Requirements Qualifications: + At least 2 years of experience as a legal secretary, with strong preference for experience in plaintiff employment law or civil litigation. + Skilled in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal calendaring software. Familiarity with e-filing systems for California state and federal courts is essential. + Solid understanding of legal terminology, formats, and court requirements, particularly around TOAs/TOCs, filing procedures, and trial documentation. + Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high accuracy and meeting strict deadlines. + Professional demeanor when interacting with clients, court staff, and attorneys. Strong verbal and written communication is essential. 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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