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We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to support a busy civil litigation practice in California. This permanent, office-based opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who is comfortable managing litigation support tasks, coordinating deadlines, and handling court-related documentation with accuracy. The role offers the chance to work alongside a collaborative legal team in a fast-paced law firm environment.
Job Responsibility
Coordinate litigation calendars by tracking court deadlines, hearings, filings, and case milestones to help attorneys stay on schedule
Prepare, format, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and other case documents for accuracy and consistency
Manage electronic filing submissions in state and federal courts while ensuring compliance with procedural and formatting requirements
Maintain organized physical and digital case files, including document storage, retrieval, and version control within document management systems
Assist with discovery-related workflows by organizing records, compiling materials, and supporting e-discovery processes as needed
Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and outside parties in a thorough and courteous manner to facilitate case progress and administrative follow-up
Support day-to-day legal administrative functions, including scheduling, document coordination, and general litigation assistance for the assigned team
Requirements
At least 4-5 years of experience supporting civil litigation matters in a legal assistant or legal secretary capacity
Working knowledge of litigation procedures and familiarity with both state and federal court systems
Demonstrated experience with court filings, including electronic filing processes and deadline management
Strong command of Microsoft Office applications
experience with ProLaw and NetDocuments is advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate legal documents
Strong proofreading, organizational, and time-management abilities in a fast-paced legal setting
Experience with document management and e-discovery support is preferred
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, in-office environment in San Jose, California
Nice to have
Experience with discovery-related workflows
Experience with electronic filing processes
Experience with ProLaw and NetDocuments is advantageous
Experience with document management and e-discovery support is preferred