Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant — Case & Calendar Guru

Buchalter; Sacramento (CA); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401K

Profit sharing

Full benefits package

Résumé du poste

Buchalter LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join the Sacramento office. The role provides high-level administrative and organizational support to multiple litigation attorneys, including document preparation, case coordination, scheduling, and client/court communications.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive legal matters with discretion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably supporting multiple attorneys in a mid-size to large law firm or similar environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with legal document management software (e.g., iManage).
• Familiarity with legal terminology, processes, and protocols.

Responsabilités

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• File documents with courts electronically, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Respond to inquiries and relay accurate messages to attorneys promptly.
• Manage attorneys’ calendars, coordinating court dates, depositions, client meetings, and deadlines.
• Schedule and confirm appointments with clients, witnesses, and court reporters.
• Prepare expense reports and manage billing-related documentation.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Ad-hoc administrative assignments as needed.

Connaissances

MS Office

iManage

Legal terminology

Calendar management

Client communication

Formation

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Outils

iManage

Description du poste

Buchalter LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join the Sacramento office. The role provides high-level administrative and organizational support to multiple litigation attorneys, including document preparation, case coordination, scheduling, and client/court communications.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive legal matters with discretion.