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Legal Assistant Jobs in Irvine, CA at Robert Half
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Robert Half
Location: Irvine, CA
We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join a fast-paced trust and probate litigation team in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can quickly provide dependable onsite support to attorneys handling a high-volume caseload. The position requires strong litigation coordination skills, sound judgment, and the ability to keep deadlines, filings, and daily legal operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee attorney schedules by organizing calendars, monitoring court dates, and maintaining accurate litigation deadlines.
• Maintain docket accuracy by reviewing applicable court procedures and updating deadline tracking systems for active matters.
• Prepare, submit, and monitor electronic court filings with California Superior Courts, ensuring documents are filed correctly and on time.
• Create initial drafts and formatted templates for pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation documents for attorney review.
• Arrange virtual meetings and case-related conferences through platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Provide day-to-day litigation and administrative assistance to support attorneys in managing active trust and probate disputes.
• Help maintain organized case materials and legal documents so attorneys can respond efficiently to ongoing case demands.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting civil litigation matters in a legal environment.
• Hands-on experience with California Superior Court electronic filing procedures.
• Ability to prepare pleading templates and discovery document shells with accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of California court rules, filing requirements, and deadline management.
• Experience handling calendaring and docketing responsibilities for active litigation matters.
• Proficiency with legal and office technology, including Microsoft Office; experience with Docket Enterprise, NetDocuments, CompuLaw, or iManage is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, stay organized under pressure, and maintain a proactive, detail-focused approach in a busy practice.
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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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