Hybrid Litigation Practice Assistant (SV)

Eversheds Sutherland; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Discretionary merit bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in Silicon Valley seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.

Key duties include drafting and filing court documents, managing electronic filings, scheduling, and coordinating discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The role also supports office operations and events in a hybrid SV environment.

Qualifications

• Three plus years of legal support experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting complex litigation practices with court filings.
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and discretion with sensitive information.
• Ability to manage confidential matters with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and file legal documents and court submissions; manage electronic filings.
• Coordinate all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and trial prep.
• Maintain calendars, court deadlines, and client communications; handle matter management and billing support.
• Support office operations, events, recruiting, onboarding, marketing, and team initiatives.

Skills

Legal support experience

Litigation support

Court filings knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Aderant

iManage

Chrome River

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland in Silicon Valley seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive litigation and administrative support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.

Key duties include drafting and filing court documents, managing electronic filings, scheduling, and coordinating discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. The role also supports office operations and events in a hybrid SV environment.