📍 Sacramento, CA (On-Site)
💰 $65,000 – $90,000 + Bonus Opportunity + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
A well-established California law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its Sacramento office. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys supporting attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice while working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
You'll play a key role in supporting attorneys across both the Sacramento and Bay Area offices, ensuring cases move efficiently through every stage of the litigation process.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Join a respected, growing litigation practice with a strong reputation throughout California
- Support experienced attorneys handling sophisticated litigation matters
- Work with attorneys across multiple California offices while being based in Sacramento
- Stable, long-term career opportunity with a collaborative and supportive team
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
- Firm culture that values professionalism, teamwork, and work-life balance
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful litigation while expanding your skills
What You'll Do
- Provide administrative and litigation support throughout all phases of the litigation process
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize:
- Pleadings
- Discovery documents
- Legal correspondence
- Court filings
- Other litigation-related documents
- Electronically file documents in California state and federal courts
- Maintain attorney calendars and monitor litigation deadlines
- Coordinate:
- Hearings
- Depositions
- Client meetings
- Court appearances
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
- Assist with discovery, document production, trial preparation, and overall case management
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and legal support professionals
- Help ensure matters are handled accurately, efficiently, and on schedule while supporting attorneys in both the Sacramento and Bay Area offices
Qualifications
- 3+ years of litigation legal secretary or litigation support experience in a law firm required
- Strong knowledge of California litigation procedures and court deadlines
- Experience with electronic filing in California state and federal courts
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
- Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $65,000 – $90,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities
About the Firm
This confidential employer is a well-established, full-service California law firm representing businesses, financial institutions, corporations, entrepreneurs, and individuals in a broad range of litigation and transactional matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, exceptional client service, and commitment to investing in the success of its attorneys and professional staff.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated California litigation matters
- Join a collaborative team where your contributions are recognized and appreciated
- Enjoy a stable work environment with opportunities for long-term career growth
- Be part of a firm that values professionalism, teamwork, and outstanding client service
- Build your career with an organization committed to employee development and work-life balance