Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Litigation Assistant to support a busy legal team in Oakland, California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and paralegal staff in a collaborative environment that serves a variety of clients, including organizations connected to affordable housing and nonprofit work. The role combines litigation support with administrative coordination and requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident handling document-intensive assignments.

Responsibilities:

Support attorneys and paralegal staff with litigation-related tasks, including preparing and submitting court filings in a timely manner.

Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, deadlines, service requirements, and other case-related dates using calendaring tools such as CompuLaw.

Coordinate scheduling for meetings, court appearances, and other legal proceedings while helping keep case activity organized and current.

Prepare, format, revise, and process a high volume of legal documents using Microsoft Word and firm-specific templates or macros.

Manage and organize electronic files within the document management system, including iManage, to ensure accurate storage and easy retrieval.

Provide administrative assistance to the litigation group, including arranging travel and supporting day-to-day operational needs.

Work collaboratively with other legal support team members to help balance workloads and maintain efficient office support.

Assist with defense litigation matters and help monitor case progress to ensure deadlines and filing obligations are met.