Legal Assistant

Ascendion; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion, a prominent litigation firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary for its Sacramento office. The role involves supporting attorneys with intricate trust and estate litigation cases, and offers a collaborative work environment.

The ideal candidate should have experience in managing attorney calendars, preparing legal documents, and communicating with clients. The position offers an annual salary between $75,000 and $85,000, complemented by several benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with calendaring, filings, and legal documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Managing attorney calendars and court deadlines.
• Preparing, formatting, and filing legal documents.
• Coordinating court filings and service.
• Handling client communication and scheduling.
• Supporting case management and litigation workflows.
• Maintaining organized legal files and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Litigation experience

Job description

A highly respected California litigation firm is seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join its Sacramento office supporting attorneys handling sophisticated trust, estate, probate, and fiduciary litigation matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team known for handling high-value and meaningful litigation matters involving inheritance disputes, elder financial abuse, probate litigation, and trust contests.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience supporting litigation attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities may include:

• Managing attorney calendars and court deadlines
• Preparing, formatting, and filing legal documents
• Coordinating court filings and service
• Handling client communication and scheduling
• Supporting case management and litigation workflows
• Maintaining organized legal files and documentation

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Litigation experience preferred
• Experience with calendaring, filings, and legal documentation
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work onsite in Sacramento

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $75000 - $85000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: