Legal Assistant

Description Legal Assistants directly support lawyers and may be required to supervise other legal staff, such as legal secretaries or file clerks. Legal Assistants should have strong analytical, communication and organizational skills, as well as computer and technical knowledge. Three to five years of legal experience in a law firm or other corporate legal department may be preferred.Responsibilities:Perform computer database input and retrieval

Draft correspondence and memorandum

Reorder e-documents and files into proper categories

Maintain matter management and record keeping

Ensure documents are ready for photocopying and scanning

Complete legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed

Maintain documents and assemble data as directed by lawyers and paralegals

Seek and retrieve electronic documents from a variety of court and agency web sites

Check copies against originals to confirm accuracy

Be in charge of word processing, filing and faxing

Requirements

Requirements:Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information

Conducting routine discovery

Westlaw and Microsoft Suite experience

Dictation

Strong familiarity with Personal Injury Law

Insurance defense experience

Comprehensive knowledge of Legal Assistant

Demonstrated knowledge of court filing

Practical knowledge of Schedule Depositions

Civil litigation experience highly desired

Command of Litigation Legal Assistant

Adeptness in e-Filing

General familiarity with Calendar Management

Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents

Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences

2+ years of relevant experience

Drafting legal court documents

Take the next step in your legal career as part of this dynamic, growing firm. This position is for someone who is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment. If that's you, we want to hear from you!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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5592. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.© 2022 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/terms-of-use) .