Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

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 (US) LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to join our Silicon Valley office. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to support a dynamic litigation practice while contributing to the day-to‑day operations of the office.

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience supporting complex litigation matters and delivering high‑level legal and administrative support in a fast‑paced professional environment. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

Position Summary

The Litigation Legal Practice Assistant serves as a key resource to assigned attorneys and paralegals by providing comprehensive litigation and administrative support. Responsibilities include managing court filings, calendaring, document preparation, case management, and client communications. This position also supports select office operations and administrative initiatives within the Silicon Valley office.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Support

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to assigned attorneys and paralegals.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and file legal documents, correspondence, and court submissions.
• Prepare and manage electronic filings in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate and assist with all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, trial preparation, exhibit management, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain attorney and matter calendars, including court deadlines, meetings, and case‑related events.
• Manage client and matter intake processes, including conflict checks and related documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files in accordance with firm procedures and recordkeeping standards.
• Enter attorney and paralegal time and assist with matter management and billing‑related activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, vendors, and firm personnel.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm information.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reimbursements in accordance with firm policies.
• Support team initiatives by assisting colleagues with overflow work and providing backup coverage as needed.

Administrative & Office Support

• Support the primary office lead in working with the office receptionist/support services team member.
• Collaborate with the primary office lead to coordinate office projects.
• Assist with office events, client programs, and firm‑sponsored activities.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee transition activities.
• Assist with marketing and business development initiatives as needed.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of legal support experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Considerable experience supporting complex litigation practices.
• Demonstrated experience with state and federal court filings.
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Initiative‑taking, client‑service‑oriented mindset with strong critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional diligence and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Aderant, iManage, Chrome River, and other legal technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

This is a hybrid position requiring four days per week in the Silicon Valley office.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $67,000 to $90,000, with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market factors.

Eversheds Sutherland offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement savings programs, and professional development opportunities.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge, and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work‑related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.

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