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Posted August 05, 2026
Robert Half

Legal Secretary

San Jose, CA 95118, US Contract
Compensation: $30 to $35 Hourly

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to provide day-to-day support in a busy law firm environment. This is a part-time, onsite, temp-to-hire opportunity for someone with strong litigation support and legal administrative experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and edit legal documents, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
  • Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and appointments in Outlook
  • Handle State and Federal Court eFiling and eService
  • Schedule depositions, meetings, and conferences
  • Perform document management using Adobe Acrobat Pro, including bookmarking and Bates stamping
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel



Qualifications:

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of Legal Secretary experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Word skills
  • Experience formatting legal documents, including Tables of Contents and Authorities
  • Knowledge of State and Federal Court filing procedures
  • Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Familiarity with California Civil Procedure and Santa Clara County Local Rules
  • Strong organizational and communication skills



Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

About Us

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.

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