Litigation Assistant

Regional law firm has an immediate opening for a Litigation Assistant to join a busy legal team in Redwood City, California. This Litigation Assistant supports attorneys and legal staff handling class action defense, complex litigation, and intellectual property litigation matters. The position is ideal for someone who brings strong litigation support experience, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and can manage both case-related and office coordination tasks with accuracy and professionalism. This is an on-site role requiring full-time work in Redwood City, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day litigation support to attorneys and legal staff within a shared support structure, helping maintain efficient workflow across active matters.

• Prepare, file, and track court submissions through federal and state e-filing systems, including PACER, while ensuring documents meet procedural requirements and deadlines.

• Maintain case calendars by monitoring court dates, filing deadlines, meetings, and other critical milestones using calendaring software such as JuraLaw or CompuLaw.

• Draft, format, revise, and organize legal documents using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and related tools, with close attention to style, accuracy, and presentation.

• Manage electronic files and case records within document management platforms such as iManage to support easy retrieval and proper version control.

• Respond promptly and professionally to requests from attorneys and clients, providing reliable administrative and litigation-related assistance.

• Coordinate office support activities and help keep daily operations running smoothly in a fast-paced legal setting.

• Prioritize multiple assignments independently, follow through on deadlines, and collaborate with colleagues to support shared team goals.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in litigation support or legal assistant work within a law firm or similar legal environment.

• Hands-on experience with court filing platforms, including federal and state e-filing systems and PACER.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and legal technology used for document management and case support; experience with iManage, Best Authority, Westlaw, or eDiscovery tools is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills when working with attorneys, clients, and internal staff.

• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a consistent ability to take ownership of assignments through completion.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

• High level of attention to detail, sound judgment, and care in handling sensitive legal matters.

Compensation

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