Litigation Legal Assistant

Davis, Bengtson & Young, APLC ("DBY") is an established litigation firm that specializes in a wide range of practice areas primarily related to public entity defense throughout the State of California. Our practice involves all aspects of pretrial investigations, civil litigation, trial, and appellate work.

As a firm, we value work/life balance, have unlimited PTO (subject to approval), and offer schedule flexibility when unexpected things happen. We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join and grow within our team.

This is a full-time role for a Litigation Legal Assistant in San Jose, CA, with potential flexibility of part-time or remote work. The Litigation Legal Assistant will support attorneys by managing legal document preparation, assisting in legal and administrative tasks, maintaining case files, coordinating calendars, and ensuring timely and efficient case management. Additional responsibilities include scheduling appointments, communicating with clients, and providing overall support for litigation processes.

• Provide litigation support and assistance to attorneys.
• Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook and the firm’s scheduling software (e.g. coordinating depositions, calendaring due dates, etc.).
• Proofread and format pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents, including preparation of Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities pursuant to applicable court requirements.
• File documents in state and federal courts (e.g. use of e-filing systems).
• Coordinate and/or process service of legal documents (electronic and traditional service) and prepare proofs of service as required.
• Maintain electronic case files for seamless integration with the firm’s document retention and filing systems.
• Coordinate and arrange meetings, depositions, mediations, interviews, or facility reservations as needed for assigned attorneys.

• 2+ years of experience as a legal secretary/assistant.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, documents, and processes (e.g. discovery, filing requirements, litigation timelines, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and e-filing systems (federal and state courts), with familiarity with Document Management Systems (Net Docs (post-hire training available)).

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000-$105,000. Actual compensation will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At DBY, we place emphasis on the well-being of our people. We recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, as is the supportive culture that we foster. Joining our team means collaborating in a professional and busy environment. We are committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

We believe in rewarding talent with more than just a salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.

DBY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

The statements in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.