Litigation Legal Assistant, San Jose Hybrid

Adams & Martin Group is working with a well established civil litigation firm to identify a Litigation Legal Assistant for its downtown San Jose office. This full time, hybrid role supports a high volume civil litigation practice and is well suited for a detail oriented professional with solid state and federal litigation experience and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

Attorney & Litigation Support

Provide day to day administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil litigation matters

Support all phases of litigation with a strong understanding of state and federal court procedures

Serve as a reliable point of contact for attorneys, assisting with workflow management and case progression

Document Preparation & Filing

Prepare, format, revise, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents

Proofread documents for accuracy and compliance with court rules

File and serve documents in California state and federal courts, including e filing

Case & File Management

Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files

Assist with opening, maintaining, and closing matters in accordance with firm procedures

Support document management and e discovery processes as needed

Scheduling & Calendar Management

Manage complex litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings

Ensure all critical dates are accurately calendared and communicated

Client, Court & Internal Communication

Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors

Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication in all interactions

Special Projects & Administrative Support

Assist attorneys with case related projects, document comparisons, and proofreading

Provide general administrative support as needed to support litigation workflows

Qualifications

4 to 5 years of civil litigation legal assistant experience required

Strong working knowledge of state and federal litigation procedures

Excellent calendaring and deadline management skills

Strong communication, organization, and time management abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management and document systems is a plus

Ability to work onsite full time 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.