Legal Assistant

We are a highly regarded Silicon Valley law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for our San Jose office. We represent innovative companies and business leaders in sophisticated intellectual property and commercial disputes and are known for our high quality legal work, collaborative culture and commitment to client service. The Litigation Legal Assistant will support attorneys and paralegals handling intellectual property and civil litigation matters. The successful candidate will be a proactive partner to our legal team, helping attorneys manage court deadlines, prepare accurate filings and stay organized across demanding caseloads. Litigation Legal Assistant Responsibilities: Prepare, revise, format and proofread pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence and other legal documents Format tables of contents, tables of authorities, redlines and court compliant filings File documents electronically with federal, California state and appellate courts Calculate and calendar court deadlines, discovery obligations, hearings and depositions Maintain attorney calendars and monitor upcoming case requirements Coordinate depositions, court reporters, hearings, meetings and other case related activities Organize exhibits, evidence, appendices, briefs and trial materials Maintain accurate electronic and administrative client files Communicate professionally with clients, courts, vendors and outside parties Coordinate attorney travel, event registration and expense reporting Assist with time entry, billing, invoice processing and accounts receivable follow up Provide backup support support to other administrative team members as needed Litigation Legal Assistant Qualifications: 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation Significant federal court filing, calendaring and procedural experience Experience with California state court rules and electronic filing systems Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including pleadings, tables of contents, tables of authorities and redlining Strong knowledge of litigation terminology, motion practice, discovery and case deadlines Ability to independently manage assignments for at least three attorneys or paralegals Exceptional proofreading, organization and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills High school diploma or equivalent Experience supporting intellectual property or class action litigation is preferred Previous experience with a midsized or regional law firm is preferred Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, NetDocuments and ProLaw A Legal Secretary Certificate from an accredited program is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr