Litigation Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Messner & Reeves Full time

Messner Reeves LLP, a national law firm, is seeking a highly qualified Litigation Legal Assistant to support our team in San Jose. This role requires a high degree of interaction with firm partners, associates, and staff, as well as clients. As such, candidates should have good judgment and impeccable professionalism. Must be located in California.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate complex scheduling and calendaring for attorney meetings, court deadlines, and depositions.
  • Provide heavy client contact, contact with witnesses, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter.
  • Document production and organization are essential. Organize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format.
  • Support by drafting correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents.
  • Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings, and trial.
  • Assist with client engagement and retention, including preparation of engagement letter, conflict check, conflict waivers, and submitting information to open matters.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
  • Team player with excellent listening, verbal, and communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and consistent schedule.

Requirements:

  • Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads.
  • Experience with Defense cases.
  • Well-versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court.
  • Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures.
  • Pre-trial preparation and trial assistance experience required.
  • Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.
  • Live in California.
  • Ability to work a Hybrid position.

We are looking for a long-term addition to our team who has a great work ethic and positive attitude. We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits.



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