Family Law Legal Assistant, San Jose Hybrid

Adams & Martin Group is working with a well established firm to identify a Family Law Legal Assistant for its downtown San Jose office. This full time, hybrid role supports a busy family law practice and is well suited for a detail oriented professional with 1 to 4 years of family law experience, strong multitasking abilities, and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

Attorney and Family Law Support
Provide day to day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling family law matters
Support all phases of family law cases, including dissolution, custody, support, and related proceedings
Serve as a reliable point of contact for attorneys, assisting with workflow management and case progression

Document Preparation and Filing
Prepare, format, revise, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, disclosures, and other family law documents
Proofread documents for accuracy and compliance with court rules
File and serve documents in California family courts, including e filing

Case and File Management
Maintain and organize electronic and physical family law case files
Assist with opening, maintaining, and closing matters in accordance with firm procedures
Track and manage case related documents and required filings

Scheduling and Calendar Management
Manage complex family law calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, mediations, and meetings
Ensure all critical dates are accurately calendared and communicated

Client, Court and Internal Communication
Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication in all interactions

Special Projects and Administrative Support
Assist attorneys with case related projects, document revisions, and proofreading
Provide general administrative support as needed to support family law workflows

Qualifications:

1 to 4 years of family law legal assistant experience required
Working knowledge of California family law procedures and court rules
Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication and time management abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management systems is a plus
Ability to work full time on a hybrid schedule in a collaborative, professional office environment

Work Environment:

Hybrid role located in downtown San Jose
Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.