Posted August 21, 2026
Legal Secretary
Robert Half
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys in a fast-paced services environment in California. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong organizational skills, excellent written communication, and a sharp eye for detail to legal administrative work. The position involves managing critical deadlines, preparing court-related documents, and helping attorneys stay organized and responsive throughout the litigation process.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track important court dates and filing deadlines.
• Prepare, format, and submit legal documents through electronic court filing systems in accordance with court rules.
• Review correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials for accuracy, grammar, and formatting before distribution or filing.
• Transcribe dictated notes, legal content, and attorney instructions into clear and accurate documents.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure records, pleadings, and supporting materials are updated and easy to retrieve.
• Communicate with courts, clients, and internal team members regarding scheduling, filings, and document requirements.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to litigation attorneys to help move matters forward efficiently.• At least 5 years of experience in a Legal Secretary role, preferably supporting litigation matters.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic filing procedures and court submission requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of court filings, legal document preparation, and deadline management.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and coordinate multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Excellent proofreading skills with close attention to spelling, grammar, formatting, and detail.
• Experience with dictation or transcription of legal or detail-focused documents.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track important court dates and filing deadlines.
• Prepare, format, and submit legal documents through electronic court filing systems in accordance with court rules.
• Review correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials for accuracy, grammar, and formatting before distribution or filing.
• Transcribe dictated notes, legal content, and attorney instructions into clear and accurate documents.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure records, pleadings, and supporting materials are updated and easy to retrieve.
• Communicate with courts, clients, and internal team members regarding scheduling, filings, and document requirements.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to litigation attorneys to help move matters forward efficiently.• At least 5 years of experience in a Legal Secretary role, preferably supporting litigation matters.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic filing procedures and court submission requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of court filings, legal document preparation, and deadline management.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and coordinate multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Excellent proofreading skills with close attention to spelling, grammar, formatting, and detail.
• Experience with dictation or transcription of legal or detail-focused documents.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
