Description Robert Half Legal has partnered with a boutique/high end litigation firm in Carlsbad looking for a full time legal assistant with experience in defense litigation. This legal assistant position would work in the areas of environmental, land use law, and commercial litigation. They are looking for a self-motivated individual who has the ability to multi-task and work on a variety of assignments. The ideal candidate will be able to anticipate needs, excel at communication, take direction well, and perform tasks independently. The seat is open as their legal assistant is retiring after being with the firm for 20 years! This role will be 100% onsite in Carlsbad. The position offers great stability and work/life balance. Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to three partners
Research court rules and be able to relay and implement procedures
Format documents including styles, spacing, tables, section page breaks
Convert handwritten changes to a redline document in Microsoft Word
Review and organize large sets of discovery/administrative record documents
Monitor deadlines and keep calendars up to date
Review and sort emails and save attachments
Distribute electronic publications
Website management
Coordinate with vendors on scheduling depositions, large print jobs and databases
Follow existing firm procedures for a variety of administrative tasks
Requirements
Proven experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court e-filing systems
Computer literacy
Adept at problem solving
Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to jeremy.dinkin @ roberthalflegal comRobert 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.© 2024 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) .
