Litigation Assistant

Litigation Assistant

Berliner Cohen LLP, a mid‑size law firm in San Jose, is looking for a highly skilled Litigation Assistant with at least 5 years of stable employment supporting multiple litigation attorneys.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Word to create and edit correspondence, briefs, pleadings, TOAs, TOCs, and other legal documents.
• Proficient at e‑filing and knowledgeable of federal and state court rules.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings and depositions, manage expense reports and check requests.
• Coordinate the maintenance of client files and utilize document‑management systems such as Net Docs.
• Strong organizational skills; juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

• At least 5 years of stable employment as a legal assistant or paralegal, supporting multiple litigation attorneys.
• Advanced MS Word skills, e‑filing proficiency, knowledge of federal and state court rules.
• Ability to work out of the San Jose office – remote work is not available.

Hourly rate: $45 to $55 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal – Litigation
• Location:
  
  San Jose, California (office‑only)

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Disability insurance