Family Law Legal Assistant, San Jose

Adams & Martin Group is working with a prominent Family Law practice to identify a Family Law Legal Assistant to support its growing legal team. This temp-to-hire or direct hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced family law professional who is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing active caseloads while supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Attorney & Administrative Support

* Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to Family Law attorneys
* Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, meetings, and appointments
* Work closely with attorneys to ensure matters progress efficiently and deadlines are met
* Track case activity and provide ongoing litigation support
* Communicate professionally with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel
* Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and exceptional client service at all times

Document Preparation & Filing

* Prepare, proofread, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, declarations, subpoenas, and discovery requests and responses
* Coordinate court filings, service of process, and compliance with court rules and deadlines
* Ensure filings are timely and comply with county-specific and local court requirements
* Maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy in all documents and filings

Case & File Management

* Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
* Gather, organize, and manage records, evidence, and supporting documentation
* Assist attorneys with ongoing case organization and litigation support needs
* Track deadlines and ensure all critical dates are properly calendared and communicated

Trial & Litigation Support

* Assist with trial preparation, mediations, settlement conferences, exhibits, and trial binders
* Coordinate litigation-related logistics and document preparation
* Support attorneys throughout the case lifecycle from filing through resolution

Qualifications

* Minimum 3+ years of Family Law legal assistant experience required
* Strong experience with e-filing and court filing procedures required
* Knowledge of local court rules and familiarity with out-of-county filing requirements preferred
* Experience with Clio Manage preferred
* Experience with legal software such as Timeslips, Adobe, Abacus, or similar systems preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
* Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
* High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
* Strong follow-through and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Schedule

* Monday through Friday
* 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Compensation

* Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000+, depending on experience
* Equivalent hourly range: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
* More senior candidates may be considered above the listed range based on qualifications

Employment Type

* Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.

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.