Legal Secretary | Employment Litigation | 147763

Employment Litigation Secretary San Jose Office

A highly respected full-service business law firm with deep ties toNorthern California is seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Secretary to join its San Jose office. This role is a key hire for the Employment Litigation practice group and offers the opportunity to support a dynamic team on complex personnel actions class actions and other civil litigation matters.

About the Firm

With over 50 years of service to the Northern California community the firm is known for its strong reputation broad range of legal expertise and community involvement. The practice includes litigation corporate employment tax trusts and estates and more.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of employment litigation.
• Manage personnel actions class actions and related matters.
• Draft and prepare motions complaints briefs and discovery responses.
• Interview clients and witnesses for hearings depositions and trial preparation.
• Handle all phases of discovery including ESI data management.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for discovery compliance.
• Manage case evidence exhibits and organizational systems.
• Create and analyze data in Excel including working with large databases.
• Provide litigation support from case inception through trial.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in employment litigation civil litigation in-house legal departments or HR environments.
• Demonstrated experience with ESI discovery required.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (data creation database management pivot tables).
• Paralegal Certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies required; bachelors degree and ABA-approved certification preferred.
• Excellent communication writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite (no hybrid/remote flexibility).

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $52.00 $60.00 depending on experience.
• 100% employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage (effective 1st of the month after one month of employment).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• $350000 life insurance policy.
• PTO: 9 holidays 10 sick days 15 vacation days and parental leave.
• 401 (k) or Roth IRA eligibility after the first payroll period.
• HSA FSA and HRA options.
• Tuition reimbursement and continued education support.
• Wellness and employee recognition programs.
• Commuting/travel assistance.
• Relocation support.
• Company iPhone or monthly stipend provided.

Work Expectations

• Location: San Jose office (onsite only no hybrid/remote).
• Schedule: Full-time role.

Salary Range: $108160 - $124800

Reference: 147763