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Robert Half Legal Assistant in San Jose, California
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity in our San Jose, California office for a Legal Assistant. The role involves providing administrative support to various professionals within the Intellectual Property and Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice groups. This role requires a professional who can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and exercise independent judgment.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing electronic communications (including telephone, e-mail, and fax).
• Deliver exceptional client service both internally and externally with discretion and confidentiality.
• Arrange travel and prepare itineraries, schedule meetings, and manage busy calendars.
• Prepare and type/transcribe legal documents accurately and within requested timeframes.
• Assist with preparing or proofreading litigation and business documents, including pleadings, discovery, settlements, contracts, client correspondence, etc.
• E-file documents as required and docket deadlines: calendar hearings, mediations, deadlines, trials, etc.
• Prepare daily time entry for Partners and other attorneys and submit in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accuracy in billing pursuant to client requirements.
• Work cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the firm.
• Use sound judgment and initiative to develop project timelines and anticipate the business needs of the assigned timekeepers.
• Interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
Skills:
• Knowledge in Intellectual Property - Litigation and Civil Litigation
• Experience with Calendaring and e-Filing
• Familiarity with Commercial Litigation Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Experience with Intellectual Property - Litigation
• Familiarity with Civil Litigation processes
• Proficiency in Commercial Litigation
• Excellent calendaring skills
• Experience with e-Filing in legal settings
• Must hold a valid professional certification in the legal field
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong research and report-writing skills
• High attention to detail.
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