Top 353 Legal assistant Jobs in San Mateo, Ca

Legal Secretary
Shute Mihaly & Weinberger LLP —San Francisco, CA
- $58,500 - $120,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
The Goodell Law Firm —San Francisco, CA
- $33 - $37 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Paid time off
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Insurance Defense Paralegal
Homan, Stone & Rossi, APC —California
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Spanish
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Legal Assistant – Law Firm | Up to $105K
Avata Partners —Menlo Park, CA
- Up to $105,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
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Legal Administrative Assistant | Up to $105K | Hybrid
Avata Partners —San Francisco, CA
- Up to $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
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Focus Group Participant
Foresight Focus Groups —San Francisco, CA
- From $30 an hour
- Temporary
- In-person
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
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8d
Legal Office Specialist (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo —San Mateo, CA
- $77,937.60 - $97,406.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Retirement plan
Paralegal, Immigrants' Rights Project
ACLU —San Francisco, CA
- $81,166 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Legal Administrative Assistant
Robins Kaplan LLP —Redwood City, CA
- $32.82 - $62.56 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Mid-level
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Immigration Legal Assistant
Law Office of Marcia I. Perez —San Francisco, CA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
- 401(k) matching
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7d
Legal Administrative Assistant
DLA Piper —Palo Alto, CA
- $40.91 - $53.18 an hour
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Paralegal - Commercial & Corporate
SpaceXAI —Palo Alto, CA
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Legal Assistant
PRC Baker Places —San Francisco, CA
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
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Legal Office Specialist
City of Santa Clara, CA —Santa Clara, CA
- $93,902.28 - $119,658.60 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Supreme Court Paralegal I, II, or Senior Supreme Court Paralegal
Judicial Council of California —San Francisco, CA
- $5,524 - $8,122 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Legal Administrative Assistant
Goodman Neuman Hamilton LLP —San Francisco, CA
- $38 - $49 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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13d
Legal Secretary - CA
The Ford Agency —Redwood City, CA
- $85,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
Legal Policy Specialist, YouTube
YouTube —San Bruno, CA
- $90,000 - $129,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- SQL
Legal Assistant
California Teachers Association —Burlingame, CA
- $7,246 - $7,819 a month
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Filing and Formalities IP Paralegal I
Gilead Sciences —Foster City, CA
- $102,085 - $132,110 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Legal Secretary

Shute Mihaly & Weinberger LLP
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$58,500 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Outlook
Spreadsheets
Content editing
Word embeddings
E-filing platforms
Filing
Legal administrative experience
Document management systems

Full Job Description

Legal Secretary

The Legal Secretary provides litigation and administrative support to attorneys across SMW's land use and environmental practice, helping our legal teams deliver exceptional representation to clients advancing environmental protection, sustainable communities, and social justice.

Key Responsibilities

Manage attorney calendars, track litigation deadlines, schedule hearings, and coordinate logistics across multiple matters.
Draft, proofread, format, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
File and serve documents in California state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with all applicable court rules and deadlines.
Prepare and format complex legal documents, including generating Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents using Microsoft Word styles.
Maintain attorney time records and assist with billing and other administrative tasks.
Monitor court and agency dockets, calendars, and agendas as assigned.
Support firmwide administrative initiatives, including MCLE compliance, proposal (RFP/RFQ) preparation, and other special projects.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant in a litigation environment.
Working knowledge of California and federal court rules, filing procedures, and electronic filing systems.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word (including document styles, Tables of Authorities, and Tables of Contents), Outlook, and PDF document management software.
Excellent written communication, grammar, proofreading, and formatting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting land use, environmental, public interest, or nonprofit legal practices.
Familiarity with AI-assisted legal technology, such as Claude, Harvey, or similar platforms.
Experience with California appellate litigation and/or CEQA matters.
Microsoft Excel skills beyond the basics, including formulas, sorting and filtering, and pivot tables.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily office-based with a hybrid work schedule. The role requires extended periods of computer work, including drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents. Occasional overtime may be required to meet court deadlines or support active litigation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity

SMW is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, California, or San Francisco law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. SMW is unable to sponsor employment visas for this position.

Pay: $58,500.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94104

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legal assistant jobs in san mateo, ca

Legal Secretary

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Insurance Defense Paralegal

Legal Assistant – Law Firm | Up to $105K

Legal Administrative Assistant | Up to $105K | Hybrid

Focus Group Participant

Legal Office Specialist (Open & Promotional)

Paralegal, Immigrants' Rights Project

Legal Administrative Assistant

Immigration Legal Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Paralegal - Commercial & Corporate

Legal Assistant

Legal Office Specialist

Supreme Court Paralegal I, II, or Senior Supreme Court Paralegal

Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Secretary - CA

Legal Policy Specialist, YouTube

Legal Assistant

Filing and Formalities IP Paralegal I

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