Legal Assistant

York Law Corporation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique civil litigation firm is seeking a Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of legal office experience, particularly in civil litigation. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with court procedures. Responsibilities include calendaring, filing documents, and assisting attorneys. A positive work environment and a commitment to quality are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years prior experience as a legal secretary in a law firm.
• Knowledge of Federal and State civil court rules including California Code of Civil Procedure.
• Ability to work with legal formats and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review all daily incoming mail, emails, and faxes for calendaring.
• File legal documents with the courts.
• Assist attorneys with electronic and hardcopy filings.
• Prepare legal correspondence and documents for filing.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Independence

Education

Graduation from high school or GED

Some college or business school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Legal Case Management Systems

PACER

Job description

About the Position

A boutique civil litigation firm in Sacramento is looking for a Legal Assistant with strong civil litigation and calendaring experience. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years or more of legal office experience including civil litigation secretarial and legal calendaring. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and adaptable. Reliable transportation and a CDL are a must.

Responsibilities

• Review of all daily incoming mail, emails and faxes for calendaring and handling
• File legal documents with the courts
• Checking of tentative rulings
• Arrange for court calls, zoom appearances, client conference calls, court reporters, videographers, etc.
• Assist attorneys with state and federal electronic and hardcopy filings
• Assist paralegals and attorneys with service of all filed pleadings
• Prepare legal correspondence
• Prepare briefs and other legal documents for filing, including proofreading, cite checking, compiling exhibits and appendices, formatting documents according to local rules, and filing documents
• Review documents to be filed for form and procedural compliance
• Research and guide attorneys with regard to litigation applicable filing procedures
• Knowledge of Rules of Court by County
• Track deadlines with follow-up such as subpoenas

About the Person

The ideal candidate for this position should possess a keen attention to detail and organizational skills, placing a strong emphasis on accuracy and quality. Demonstrating excellent judgment and discretion, the individual should also be a quick learner with the ability to efficiently manage time and coordinate multiple tasks concurrently. Additionally, a commitment to follow through and ensure the completion of tasks is crucial for success in this role. We are a large family and very close to one another. Our office is a positive environment that works hard and is fast-paced. A good sense of humor and a flexible attitude does well here. We anticipate that the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years prior law firm as a legal secretary required. Civil litigation experience is a must.
• Graduation from high school or GED; some college or business school is a plus
• Knowledge of Federal and State civil court rules including California Code or Civil Procedure and California Rules of Court
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and court-related systems (e.g. PACER, and state court systems)
• Knowledge of Legal Case Management Systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, good team player
• Ability to work and think independently
• Knowledge of legal formats (including table of contents/authorities), procedures and terminolog

Work Remotely

• No

Work Location: In person

Education:

• Graduation from high school or GED; some college or business school is a plus

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
• Experience in civil litigation: 3 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year DOE

As a part of our hiring process and in accordance with applicable laws, York Law Firm will conduct a lawful background check after a conditional offer of employment is made. This background check may include verification of employment history, education, professional licenses and references. For roles where legally permissible, consumer credit report and/or driving record may also be reviewed