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Government entity has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant! This Legal Assistant will support the legal team, specifically litigation attorneys through all phases of the litigation lifecycle. As a Legal Assistant with this organization, you'll create litigation document shells, prepare court filings, e-filing, and calendar court dates. This position that requires full-time on-site work in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have 1-5+ years of civil litigation experience.
Job Responsibility
Assist with various State court cases, including personal injury, civil rights, and business litigation
Contribute to the creation and formatting of legal documents
Handle e-filing of court documents and manage legal calendaring
Utilize ProLaw for calendaring and Adobe Acrobat for document management
Collaborate with team members to manage overflow work
Understand and process motions and answers in civil litigation cases
Proofread legal documents for accuracy and compliance
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Requirements
Minimum of 6 months of experience working in the legal field
Must have experience with civil litigation
Familiarity with ProLaw for calendaring is a plus
Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously