Legal Assistant

About the Role

Robert Half is partnering with a boutique civil litigation practice to hire a Legal Assistant for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, managing case files, coordinating deadlines, and ensuring documents are organized and maintained accurately. The firm has a consistent workflow and is seeking a motivated individual who can provide reliable support while growing into a long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and maintain legal documents, pleadings, and case files.
• Assist attorneys with drafting routine legal documents, correspondence, and litigation materials.
• Respond to client, court, and third-party inquiries as directed.
• Manage attorney calendars, court dates, and litigation deadlines.
• Track and monitor critical dates to ensure timely completion of filings and other case-related tasks.
• Create, update, and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Prepare correspondence and assist with general administrative and legal support duties.
• Coordinate with attorneys and staff to ensure cases progress efficiently.
• Provide ongoing litigation support and assist with day-to-day case management activities.

Qualifications

• Prior civil litigation experience required.
• JD preferred but not required.
• Experience working as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, or in a comparable litigation support role.
• Strong calendaring and deadline management skills.
• Experience maintaining and organizing case files and legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Professional, dependable, and interested in a long-term opportunity.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible schedule of approximately 32 hours per week and is fully onsite.

Benefits

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.