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Legal Assistant

Robert Half Legal

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Compensation
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Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Robert Half Legal is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a long-term contract assignment beginning in December and expected to continue through March, with possible extension. The fully onsite role supports front desk operations and the Intellectual Property team. The assistant handles reception, office coordination, document preparation, records, and digital workflows, using legal and office systems to keep materials accurate and accessible.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Administrative Support, requiredTechnical Skills, requiredDocument Management Systems, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredAdobe Acrobat, requiredOrganization, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredFront Desk Management, requiredLegal Support, nice to haveIntellectual Property, nice to haveNetDocuments, nice to haveOneNote, nice to have

Qualifications

Prior Office Administrative Experience, requiredLaw Firm or Legal Support Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a collaborative law office on a long-term contract assignment beginning in December. This fully onsite role supports both front desk operations and the Intellectual Property team, making it well suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable with technology, and able to work confidently with minimal supervision after training. The initial engagement is expected to continue through March, with the possibility of extension based on business needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Welcome visitors, oversee reception coverage, and ensure deliveries and incoming guests are handled professionally and efficiently.

  • Process incoming and outgoing mail and courier shipments while helping maintain office supply levels for daily operations.

  • Provide administrative support to the Intellectual Property team by assisting with routine legal and office coordination tasks.

  • Create, revise, and maintain standardized documents, templates, and matter-related forms with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Track information in spreadsheets, prepare reports, and organize electronic records so files remain current and easy to access.

  • Upload, retrieve, and arrange digital documents across firm systems while preserving file integrity and naming consistency.

  • Complete document formatting, conversion, and cleanup tasks to prepare materials for internal and external use.

  • Use tools such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, NetDocuments, and OneNote to manage documents, communication, and workflow activities. Requirements • Prior administrative support experience in an office setting is required.

  • Strong technical skills, including confidence working with document management systems and digital files, are essential.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat is required.

  • Excellent organizational ability and close attention to detail are necessary for success in this role.

  • Ability to manage front desk responsibilities while balancing legal administrative support duties is required.

  • Experience in a law firm or other legal support environment is preferred.

  • Familiarity with Intellectual Property matters, NetDocuments, or OneNote is preferred.

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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

How this job compares

Set against the 5,185 open Administrative Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$84–114K/yr62 salary ranges
  • California median$22–27/hr242 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 392 open Administrative Support jobs in California and 5,185 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Administrative Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,066 postings).
Education
144 of the 5,185 open Administrative Support jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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