Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Salary: $55000.00 to $67000.00 yearly

Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team. This role revolves around supporting all aspects of the litigation process, from the initial stages through to post-trial. The successful candidate will be engaged in duties such as drafting legal documents, liaising with clients, and supporting attorneys in trial preparation. This position is 100% onsite and can sit either in Modesto or Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and manage various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and CMC statements.
• Organize and manage case files, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Attend trials and provide necessary assistance to attorneys during the process.
• Execute administrative duties efficiently, such as calendaring hearings and deadlines.
• Draft interrogatories and other discovery requests and responses, ensuring they are filed correctly.
• Collect and organize relevant information from different sources to aid in the litigation process.
• Provide necessary support for case settlements, ensuring all details are taken care of.
• Handle logistics related to the litigation process, ensuring smooth operations.
• Use legal software such as Adobe Acrobat, Case Management Software, Odyssey
  
  
  

Requirements

• Familiarity with Case Management Software for efficient tracking and handling of cases.
• Proficiency in Briefing, including summarizing case facts, legal precedents, and argumentation.
• Excellent Calendar Management skills to organize and schedule appointments effectively.
• Superior Communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Calendaring tasks to manage deadlines and appointments.
• Experience in drafting and filing Legal Pleadings in accordance with legal protocols.
• Familiarity with Pleadings, including drafting, reviewing, and filing them.
• Knowledge of Discovery processes, including gathering and exchanging information in legal proceedings.
  
  
  

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.

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

© 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