Corporate Legal Assistant

Description We are seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary to join a Silicon Valley-based Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice. This role will support a busy team of attorneys handling corporate matters, advising founders, investors, and high‑growth startups on company formation, venture financings, and ongoing corporate governance. Responsibilities: + Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys, including high‑volume communications, client liaison, and multi-time zone meeting coordination. + Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, founders, investors, and internal teams, delivering a high level of customer service. + Initiate client and matter openings, including conflicts checks, engagement letters, and related intake processes. + Assist with company formations and corporate governance, including preparation, filing, and maintenance of organizational and capitalization documents. + Prepare, coordinate, and track execution of signature packets and closing documents for venture financings and other corporate transactions. + Draft, edit, proofread, redline, and manage corporate and transactional documents; maintain accurate electronic and hard‑copy client files. + Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, travel, CLE records, and proactively follow up to ensure deadlines are met. + Support billing and administrative operations, including time entry, expenses, invoices, reimbursements, vendor payments, and delegation to administrative staff. Requirements + Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably supporting corporate or emerging companies practices in a law firm environment. + Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, document management systems, Kofax Power PDF, and electronic signature platforms; experience with corporate filings preferred. + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of professionalism and client service focus. + Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality. + Demonstrated sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. 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 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 (and Privacy Notice (.

Created: 2026-04-02