Legal Assistant

Our client is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in the South Bay Area. This Legal Assistant position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with trust and estate litigation attorneys and contribute to trial preparation and litigation support. The role is part-time, with potential for increased hours in the future, and requires a high level of organization and attention to detail.

• Manage and maintain attorneys' calendars, ensuring deadlines for court filings and legal proceedings are accurately tracked.
• Draft and manage a Table of Authorities (TOAs) for litigation matters, ensuring accurate citation and compliance in court filings.
• Organize, review, and prepare legal documents, including creating trial binders and labeling exhibits.
• Assist with discovery by preparing responses, drafting requests, and completing judicial council forms.
• Handle the filing and e-filing of legal documents in state courts through approved platforms.
• Coordinate and compile legal pleadings, motions, depositions, and other litigation-related documents.
• Provide support for trial preparation, including scanning, copying, and organizing exhibits.
• Input attorney time entries into the billing system with precision.
• Ensure all legal documentation adheres to formatting standards, including tables of contents and authorities.
• Offer additional support to relieve the primary paralegal during vacation periods.
• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to execute daily tasks efficiently.

• 5+ years of experience in the legal field, including prior experience in litigation
• Experience with trial preparation and discovery is highly preferred
• Ability to work the following schedule in the office:
  Monday through Friday 1 pm - 5 pm
• Tech savvy with experience using MS Suite