Commercial Legal Assistant — Civil Litigation Pro

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO & Holidays

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Student Debt Retirement Savings

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. in Sacramento seeks a Commercial Legal Assistant to perform a range of tasks including preparing files, drafting and serving pleadings, and supporting attorneys across states where the firm operates.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent customer service, high typing speed, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); prior civil litigation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Legal field certificate or 2-year degree; experience may substitute education.
• Background in civil litigation required; creditors rights preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex legal tasks and provide support across states where the Firm operates.
• Assist in preparing files; review, draft, file, and serve legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Follow, create, and maintain standard operating procedures.

Skills

Legal data entry

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Typing 50+ WPM

Education

Legal field certificate/2-year degree

Experience may substitute education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. in Sacramento seeks a Commercial Legal Assistant to perform a range of tasks including preparing files, drafting and serving pleadings, and supporting attorneys across states where the firm operates.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent customer service, high typing speed, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); prior civil litigation experience is preferred.