Litigation Specialist (San Jose)

Litigation Specialist (San Jose) Location San Jose, CA 95113 Date Posted June 24, 2026 Job ID 14896 Employment Type Direct Hire Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Litigation Specialist for a highly respected civil litigation law firm. This is a fully onsite opportunity based in San Jose, California.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to provide a unique blend of advanced litigation support, case management, and legal administrative expertise within a sophisticated civil litigation practice. This role serves as a critical resource to attorneys by managing complex filings, litigation deadlines, discovery coordination, and trial preparation while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and procedural accuracy. The ideal candidate possesses strong California litigation experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys serving as a key operational partner throughout all stages of litigation.

PERKS:

Competitive compensation ranging from $108,000•129,000 annually ($52•62/hour) DOE Opportunity to support sophisticated commercial, employment, real estate, and appellate litigation matters Join a highly collaborative and respected litigation team in the heart of Silicon Valley Exposure to complex litigation, trial preparation, appellate work, and substantive case management responsibilities Comprehensive benefits package and long-term growth opportunities within a stable and growing law firm

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage California state and federal court filings, monitor deadlines, maintain litigation calendars, and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures Format, proofread, and prepare complex legal documents, including motions, memoranda, appellate briefs, and TOC/TOA generation Coordinate discovery processes, including document productions, Bates labeling, indexing, organization, and case file management Assist with drafting routine litigation documents, notices, stipulations, proposed orders, and exhibit preparation Support deposition and trial preparation through witness coordination, exhibit management, deposition materials, and trial notebook assembly Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, courts, and litigation support teams while managing multiple active matters

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of California civil litigation experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment Strong working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and state and federal filing requirements Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, e-filing platforms, and legal document management systems Experience with document formatting, TOC/TOA creation, discovery management, and litigation support through trial preparation Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading ability, organizational skills, and the ability to perform under tight litigation deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This opportunity offers competitive compensation ranging from $108,000•129,000 annually ($52•62/hour) depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to join a highly respected litigation practice with long-term career growth potential.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team-building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair-chance, arrest• or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.