Job Description

Position Overview

A well established Litigation Law Firm in Sacramento is looking to find an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary/Paralegal. This role involves providing comprehensive legal assistance and paralegal support to a dedicated team of attorneys. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of litigation processes and be adept at managing multiple tasks with precision and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal assistance and paralegal support to 2-3 attorneys, and others as needed.
• Assist attorneys in preparing, finalizing, serving, and filing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Heavy litigation calendaring of court deadlines.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and other written communications to clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist in trial preparation, including organizing evidence, exhibits, and witness lists.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in cases as needed.
• Conduct some legal research as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or other qualification under B&P Code § 6450.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of labor and employment law preferred.
• Strong understanding of state and federal court processes, including e-filing, court rules, forms, calendaring, pleadings, discovery procedures, and trial preparation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading skills.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to work independently.

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday

Benefits

This position offers competitive compensation with a pay range of $30 to $40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Desired Skills and Experience

* Provide primary legal assistance and paralegal support to 2-3 attorneys, and others as needed.
* Assist attorneys in preparing, finalizing, serving and filing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
* Heavy Litigation calendaring of court deadlines
* Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and other written communications to clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
* Assist in trial preparation, including organizing evidence, exhibits, and witness lists.
* Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in cases as needed.
* Calendar filing deadlines and court dates, and ensure that deadlines are met.
* Conduct some legal research as needed.
* Perform other administrative duties as required.

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. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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