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Legal Assistant Jobs in San Jose, CA at Foster Hsu, LLP
Legal Assistant — Full Time (36 hours per week)
Foster Hsu, LLP · Remote based in San Jose, CA
About Us
Foster Hsu, LLP is a San Jose family law firm. We handle divorce, custody and support, property division, domestic violence restraining orders, guardianship, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and mediation. Both of our partners are Certified Family Law Specialists.
We are a small team — two partners, three senior associates, and a tight support staff — which means the person in this role matters. You will not be one of forty assistants in a document pool. You will work directly with the attorneys, know our clients by name, and see cases through from intake to judgment.
Family law is emotionally demanding work. Our clients come to us in the hardest stretch of their lives. We look for people who can be steady, organized, and genuinely kind under that pressure.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, format, and finalize simple Judicial Council forms and pleadings
- E-file with the Courts and coordinate service of process
- Maintain attorney calendars and track filing deadlines, hearing dates, and response windows
- Open, organize, and maintain electronic client files
- Serve as a first point of contact for clients: returning calls, gathering documents, and keeping people informed about where their case stands
- Assemble trial materials, exhibit binders, etc.
- Coordinate with opposing counsel’s offices, process servers, court clerks, and experts
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary — California family law strongly preferred, but we will consider strong candidates from other civil litigation backgrounds
- Working knowledge of California Judicial Council forms and local court filing procedures
- Excellent written English and a careful eye for detail
- Comfort with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and e-filing platforms
- Proven ability to manage competing deadlines without dropping any of them
- Discretion with confidential and sensitive information
- Warmth and professionalism with clients who are often frightened, angry, or grieving
Nice to Have
- Conversational or fluent Mandarin Chinese
- Familiarity with Santa Clara and/or San Mateo County Superior Court’s family law division
- Experience with practice management software (Practice Panther, Clio, MyCase, Smokeball, or similar)
- Experience with AI (Claude, ChatGPT, or similar)
- Notary commission
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Health / dental / vision insurance
- Paid time off and all court holidays
- 401(k)
- Direct mentorship from two Certified Family Law Specialists
- A small, collegial office where your work is visible and your judgment is trusted
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover note to Lillian Reifkind, Office Manager, [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Foster Hsu, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the Santa Clara County Fair Chance Ordinance. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process — please let us know what you need.
Pay: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Jose, CA 95113
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Foster Hsu, LLP
Location: San Jose, CA
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