Robert Half is hiring: Legal Administrative Assistant in San Diego

Description *** This role can sit in LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) or ORANGE COUNTY (IRVINE) or SAN DIEGO (DOWNTOWN) *** A state-wide law firm with over 100 attorneys and offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Ventura County, and Costa Mesa is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary). The San Diego office has 8 attorneys, 2 legal assistants, 1 paralegal, 1 receptionists/admin, 1 office services clerk/IT clerk, and 1 part time file clerk. This firm is like a boutique firm within a regional firm: great resources but intimate team. Responsibilities of Role: Very busy desk: civil litigation, including labor & employment and business law. Must be familiar with:

• trial prep
• litigation calendaring (no docket clerk)
• TOA/TOCs
• eFiling (60% state, 40% federal, occasional appellate - but the latter is not a deal breaker)
• discovery shells (from macros)
• redlining legal documents

Fluency in the following software is helpful: CompuLaw for calendaring, Best Authority for TOA/TOCs, iManage for document management, and Adobe for bate stamping. Perks of Firm:

• Firm has an in-house trainer who helps get people set up
• Laid back environment
• Longevity of staff
• Strong benefits - besides standard benefits, the firm covers EAP counseling, travel allowance, and supplemental insurance
• Staff appreciation lunches, birthday celebrations, holiday gifts, raffles, prizes
• LA and SD team work very closely/collaboratively with each other and share work. Thus, there is never trouble hitting paralegals.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of CA civil codes & procedures - how to eFile without it getting rejected, calendar litigation deadlines, format pleadings correctly, etc.
• Command of the desk - telling attorneys what is on their calendar, reminding them, etc. Being unafraid / confident to do this!
• 3+ years as a Legal Administrative Assistant / Legal Secretary

Ready to join an amazing regional firm? Apply today by sending your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "Legal Administrative Assistant" as the subject line indicating which office you would prefer. I look forward to hearing from you! Robert 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 ( 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 ( .