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We are looking for a Litigation Assistant to support a busy legal team in Oakland, California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and paralegal staff in a collaborative environment that serves a variety of clients, including organizations connected to affordable housing and nonprofit work. The role combines litigation support with administrative coordination and requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident handling document-intensive assignments.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support attorneys and paralegal staff with litigation-related tasks, including preparing and submitting court filings in a timely manner
  • Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, deadlines, service requirements, and other case-related dates using calendaring tools such as CompuLaw
  • Coordinate scheduling for meetings, court appearances, and other legal proceedings while helping keep case activity organized and current
  • Prepare, format, revise, and process a high volume of legal documents using Microsoft Word and firm-specific templates or macros
  • Manage and organize electronic files within the document management system, including iManage, to ensure accurate storage and easy retrieval
  • Provide administrative assistance to the litigation group, including arranging travel and supporting day-to-day operational needs
  • Work collaboratively with other legal support team members to help balance workloads and maintain efficient office support
  • Assist with defense litigation matters and help monitor case progress to ensure deadlines and filing obligations are met.

Requirements:

  • Prior experience supporting civil litigation matters in a Legal Secretary or Litigation Assistant capacity
  • Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, including e-filing and related filing documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to manage calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and service tracking with accuracy
  • Advanced document formatting and editing skills in Microsoft Word
  • experience with legal macros is a plus
  • Familiarity with document management platforms such as iManage and calendaring software such as CompuLaw
  • Ability to handle administrative responsibilities in addition to legal support work within a fast-paced team setting
  • Strong communication skills and a service-oriented approach suited to working with nonprofit or affordable housing-focused clients.
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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