Litigation Assistant

Robert Half • San Mateo, CA • 1d ago

Description

Established regional law firm, is seeking a Litigation Assistant with 2-5+ years of experience to support a busy civil defense litigation practice in San Jose, California. As a Litigation Assistant with this firm, you'll support multiple attorneys throughout the full case lifecycle including drafting documents, discovery management, and trial preparation. This hybrid role requires regular on-site attendance and offers the opportunity to support matters throughout the full litigation lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of California-based civil litigation experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial and resolution.

Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.

Manage case files, maintain calendars, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements.

Coordinate document production, discovery tracking, and case materials for depositions, mediations, and hearings.

Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness files, trial binders, and pretrial documentation.

Conduct factual research, summarize records, and support attorneys with case organization and strategy preparation.

Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and outside counsel as needed.

Support eDiscovery processes, including document review, organization, and production, as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

2+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.

Prior experience supporting civil litigation matters is required.

Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filing requirements, and case management processes.

Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with on-site presence in San Jose.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Prior eDiscovery and trial preparation experience is a plus.

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