Family Law Legal Assistant, San Jose Hybrid

<p>Adams & Martin Group is working with a well established firm to identify a Family Law Legal Assistant for its downtown San Jose office. This full time, hybrid role supports a busy family law practice and is well suited for a detail oriented professional with 1 to 4 years of family law experience, strong multitasking abilities, and excellent organizational skills.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Attorney and Family Law Support<br>Provide day to day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling family law matters<br>Support all phases of family law cases, including dissolution, custody, support, and related proceedings<br>Serve as a reliable point of contact for attorneys, assisting with workflow management and case progression</p><p>Document Preparation and Filing<br>Prepare, format, revise, and finalize pleadings, correspondence, disclosures, and other family law documents<br>Proofread documents for accuracy and compliance with court rules<br>File and serve documents in California family courts, including e filing</p><p>Case and File Management<br>Maintain and organize electronic and physical family law case files<br>Assist with opening, maintaining, and closing matters in accordance with firm procedures<br>Track and manage case related documents and required filings</p><p>Scheduling and Calendar Management<br>Manage complex family law calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, mediations, and meetings<br>Ensure all critical dates are accurately calendared and communicated</p><p>Client, Court and Internal Communication<br>Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and vendors<br>Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication in all interactions</p><p>Special Projects and Administrative Support<br>Assist attorneys with case related projects, document revisions, and proofreading<br>Provide general administrative support as needed to support family law workflows</p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>1 to 4 years of family law legal assistant experience required<br>Working knowledge of California family law procedures and court rules<br>Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities<br>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills<br>Strong communication and time management abilities<br>Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management systems is a plus<br>Ability to work full time on a hybrid schedule in a collaborative, professional office environment</p><p><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p><p>Hybrid role located in downtown San Jose<br>Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM</p><p>Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.<br></p><p> <br></p><p><em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.</em></p>

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