Litigation Legal Assistant

Feldesman LLP; Sacramento (CA); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Feldesman LLP in Sacramento seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling California litigation matters. The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience supporting California cases, strong familiarity with civil litigation procedures, and the ability to manage court filings, deadlines, and case materials in a busy, collaborative environment.

This in-office role offers the possibility of one remote day per week after the introductory period.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• At least three years supporting litigation attorneys on California cases.
• Strong familiarity with civil litigation procedures and local court rules.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, Acrobat, and legal software.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, format, proofread, and edit pleadings, motions, and briefs under tight deadlines.
• Handle state, federal, and administrative court filings including CM/ECF and PACER.
• Prepare exhibits, deposition materials, and maintain electronic case files in iManage.
• Track court dates, deadlines, hearings, and depositions to ensure compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison between attorneys, clients, court clerks, and opposing counsel.
• Provide administrative support including calendars, travel, and light time entry.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree preferred

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

iManage

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Feldesman LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Sacramento office and support attorneys handling California litigation matters. Candidates must have prior experience supporting attorneys on California cases and be familiar with California court procedures, filing requirements, and deadlines.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to independently manage court filings, deadlines, and the daily needs of a busy litigation practice in a collaborative environment. This position is in-office, with the possibility of one remote day per week after the introductory period.

Key responsibilities include:

• Document Preparation: Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents under tight deadlines, including pleadings, written discovery, motions, and briefs. Prepare proofread, run comparisons on, and edit correspondence, memoranda, agreements, and other legal documents under tight deadlines
• Court Filings: Handle state, federal, and administrative court filings, including electronic filing systems, such as CM/ECF and PACER
• Document Management: Prepare exhibits, binders, deposition materials, and trial materials. Maintain case files and correspondence in electronic format in iManage
• Calendar Management: Track critical court dates, deadlines, hearings, depositions, nd meetings to ensure strict compliance with procedural rules.
• Communication: Act as a primary liaison between attorneys, clients, court clerks, and opposing counsel.
• Administrative Duties: Manage calendars, scheduling, and travel. Assist with client billing and time entry on a limited basis. Provide additional administrative and litigation support to attorneys as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least three years of experience supporting litigation attorneys on California cases.
• Strong familiarity with civil litigation procedures, legal terminology, and local court rules.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and legal software/document management systems. Prior experience with iManage is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organization, meticulous attention to detail, strong proofreading, and time management skills, and the capacity to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.

Feldesman LLP is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in Washington, DC, and Sacramento, California, providing legal counsel to nonprofit and for-profit organizations, state and local governments, and community health providers. Since 1970, we have focused on serving federal grantees and organizations working to strengthen the communities they serve. Our close-knit team values collaboration, public service, and meaningful work on issues of national importance, offering a unique opportunity to make an impact in a mission-driven legal environment.

The good faith base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, subject matter expertise, education, demonstrated skills, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

Feldesman LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.