Legal Secretary

DescriptionOverviewWe're seeking a legal assistant to support a small team of attorneys in a civil litigation practice. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long‐term career in litigation while gaining hands‐on experience across multiple practice areas. The environment is collaborative, fast‐paced, and supportive, with exposure to a wide range of litigation tasks.Key Responsibilities- Assist attorneys with civil litigation matters in state and federal court- Prepare and format legal documents including pleadings, shells, and discovery materials- Handle e‐filing in state and federal courts- Maintain calendars and track litigation deadlines using Clio or a similar CMS- Support case organization, file management, and document accuracy- Communicate with attorneys, clients, and court personnel as needed- Manage tasks efficiently while meeting strict deadlinesRequirementsQualifications- 2-3 years of experience as a legal assistant or junior litigation support professional- Exposure to state and/or federal court litigation and civil procedure- Prior experience with e‐filing, calendaring, and deadline tracking- Ability to prepare and format basic pleadings, shells, and discovery documents- Strong attention to detail and organization skills- Professional communication skills and a team‐oriented mindset- Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, deadline‐driven environmentRobert 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .