<p>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&#39;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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial and resolution.</li><li>Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.</li><li>Manage case files, maintain calendars, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements.</li><li>Coordinate document production, discovery tracking, and case materials for depositions, mediations, and hearings.</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness files, trial binders, and pretrial documentation.</li><li>Conduct factual research, summarize records, and support attorneys with case organization and strategy preparation.</li><li>Communicate with clients, experts, vendors, court personnel, and outside counsel as needed.</li><li>Support eDiscovery processes, including document review, organization, and production, as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>2+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.</li><li>Prior experience supporting civil litigation matters is required.</li><li>Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filing requirements, and case management processes.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with on-site presence in San Jose.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Prior eDiscovery and trial preparation experience is a plus.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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