Legal Assistant
Company: Robert Half
Location: Burlingame
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description A well-established, statewide
professional association is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant
to support its Legal Department on a temporary basis while a
permanent search is underway. This is a fully onsite opportunity in
Burlingame and is best suited for a candidate who can step in
quickly and work independently in a deadline-driven legal
environment. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation
support experience, including state and federal e-filing,
calendaring, and familiarity with administrative agency procedures.
Experience with PERB filings is highly preferred. Responsibilities:
Supporting attorneys with drafting and formatting pleadings,
correspondence, and legal memoranda for review Filing documents in
state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies
Tracking litigation and agency deadlines and maintaining attorney
calendars Conducting routine legal research related to court and
agency rules Managing electronic and paper case files Updating case
management systems, entering time and expenses, and running reports
Communicating with courts, agencies, internal staff, and external
contacts as needed Providing administrative and clerical support
for department programs and legal panels Qualifications: Bachelor’s
degree preferred; relevant legal experience may substitute for
degree requirements Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or
Litigation Legal Secretary Required: State and federal e-filing
experience Preferred: Experience with PERB filings or
administrative agency matters Strong proofreading, formatting, and
document production skills Ability to work independently with
minimal supervision Comfortable working onsite five days per week
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing
deadlines Additional Details: 35-hour work week Fully onsite in
Burlingame, CA Interviews scheduled immediately Target start date:
Week of 2/23 This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation
legal assistant who is available immediately and comfortable
stepping into a structured legal department environment with
minimal ramp-up time!
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