Legal Staff Legal Secretary in San Jose, CA

Law Firm

San Jose, CA

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in San Jose, CA

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing litigation administrative support to attorneys and paralegals within the Business Litigation and Real Estate Litigation practice groups. This includes supporting a shareholder with a heavy caseload and additional community and executive leadership duties. Key responsibilities involve:
- Ensuring compliance with court rules and case deadlines
- Ensuring accuracy in document preparation, legal formatting, and terminology
- Maintaining organized workflows and managing deadlines
- Diligent communication in litigation and executive-level administrative tasks
- Working independently to complete tasks promptly, accurately, and professionally

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates are required to have at least 5 years of litigation experience. They should be highly self-motivated and capable of working independently. The ideal candidate will be a proactive partner to legal teams, ensuring compliance with all necessary legal standards and procedures.

Salary Information:
The hourly base salary range for this position is to , based on a workday. This range represents the law firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Additional Information:
This is a full-time position that may require occasional overtime. Once candidates are well settled into the role, requests for a one-day-a-week remote work schedule will be considered. The law firm is committed to diversity and aims to recruit and retain a workforce that is inclusive and supportive of various backgrounds and identities. The work environment is described as collegial, collaborative, flexible, and supportive.