Litigation Legal Assistant, Downtown San Jose

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, onsite 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 SupportProvide day to day administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil litigation mattersSupport all phases of litigation with a strong understanding of state and federal court proceduresServe as a reliable point of contact for attorneys, assisting with workflow management and case progression Document Preparation & FilingPrepare, format, revise, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documentsProofread documents for accuracy and compliance with court rulesFile and serve documents in California state and federal courts, including e filing Case & File ManagementMaintain and organize electronic and physical case filesAssist with opening, maintaining, and closing matters in accordance with firm proceduresSupport document management and e discovery processes as needed Scheduling & Calendar ManagementManage complex litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetingsEnsure all critical dates are accurately calendared and communicated Client, Court & Internal CommunicationCommunicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendorsDemonstrate strong written and verbal communication in all interactions Special Projects & Administrative SupportAssist attorneys with case related projects, document comparisons, and proofreadingProvide general administrative support as needed to support litigation workflows Qualifications4 to 5 years of civil litigation legal assistant experience requiredStrong working knowledge of state and federal litigation proceduresExcellent calendaring and deadline management skillsStrong communication, organization, and time management abilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management and document systems is a plusAbility to work onsite full time in a collaborative, professional office environment Work EnvironmentOnsite role located in downtown San JoseSchedule: 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.