Calendaring Specialist

Lozano Smith; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith is seeking a Calendaring Specialist in California to coordinate the firm’s calendar for federal and state litigation, employment law, and civil rights matters affecting students and communities. The role centers on precision and reliability in deadline management and case support.

You will oversee the central calendaring system, ensure deadlines are entered correctly, assist attorneys with case management, perform legal research, and monitor cases across jurisdictions in a

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of local court rules and procedures.
• Experience with BEC Legal preferred but not required.
• Advanced organizational and prioritization skills for high-volume workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage the firm’s central calendaring system.
• Calculate and enter critical litigation deadlines with precision accuracy.
• Support attorneys with case management and other paralegal responsibilities.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings.
• Monitor and track cases across multiple jurisdictions and administrative bodies.
• Serve as the procedural knowledge resource for the legal team.

Skills

Local court rules

Caseload management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Legal research

Tools

BEC Legal

Job description

The Calendaring Specialist will be the strategic orchestrator behind our legal victories. You’ll work at the intersection of complex federal and state litigation, employment law, and civil rights cases that directly impact educational institutions and the communities they serve. Your expertise will directly contribute to protecting students, educators, and educational excellence across the region.

Responsibilities:

Manage the firm’s central calendaring system.

Calculate and enter critical litigation deadlines with precision accuracy.

Support attorneys with case management and other paralegal responsibilities.

Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings.

Monitor and track cases across multiple jurisdictions and administrative bodies.

Serve as the procedural knowledge resource for the legal team.

Qualifications:

Comprehensive knowledge of local court rules and procedures.

Experience with BEC Legal preferred but not required.

Advanced organizational and prioritization skills for high-volume workloads.

Positive attitude and collaborative approach to complex challenges.

Compensation: $28 - $43/hourThe posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.

We are California's leading public

agency law firm, where professionals

thrive and grow. Experience a

by mentorship, development, and

Lozano Smith values diversity,

fostering an inclusive environment

where varied perspectives enrich our

work and culture. Our dedication to

equity and representation ensures a

dynamic team that reflects the

communities we serve.

Spotlight on Culture

Professional Development

Child-Friendly Business Award

Community Engagement Projects

Collaborative Environment

Focus on Schools and Community

Partnering with school districts,

community colleges, cities, counties

and all types of public agencies is at

the core of what we do. Our 30+ year

commitment has positively impacted

countless students and communities

throughout California.