Overview
Litigation Assistant Jobs in Alamo, CA at Alves Radcliffe LLP
Title: Litigation Assistant
Company: Alves Radcliffe LLP
Location: Alamo, CA
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our boutique law firm based in Alamo. The firm's practice areas generally include business, construction, and real estate litigation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of general litigation and procedure. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where organizational skills and legal expertise are highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day litigation support to attorneys handling complex civil matters
- Prepare, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
- Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates
- Coordinate service of process, subpoenas, and records requests
- Prepare attorneys for trial and arbitration including trial exhibits and binders
- Screen potential clients for conflicts and organize and maintain electronic case files
- Assist with discovery management, including document production and indexing
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors
- Manage court filings and e-filings in California state and federal courts
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation assistant.
- Strong familiarity with California civil procedure and court rules
- Experience with e-filing in California Superior Courts (and federal courts preferred)
- Excellent written communication, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, and document management systems
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment
- Professional demeanor, discretion, and reliability
- Demonstrated ability in legal drafting, proofreading, discovery and document review.
- Proficiency in document management systems and data entry accuracy.
Preferred but not required:
- Paralegal experience, experience in construction and business litigation
