Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary (Civil Litigation)

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Fujitani Consulting | Legal Recruiters

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a well-established and growing litigation firm, with the flexibility to work fully remote after initial onboarding in Sacramento, California. The firm is seeking an experienced legal professional to join its collaborative legal team, known for its fun, team-oriented office culture and low turnover. This role is crucial for providing comprehensive administrative and litigation support, directly contributing to the attorneys’ success in handling California and federal civil litigation matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Pay: $85000 yearly
• Team: Collaborative legal team.
• Mission: Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout civil litigation matters.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of California and federal civil litigation.
• Document Preparation: Prepare, proofread, format, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File Management: Maintain electronic and physical case files while ensuring accuracy and organization.
• Calendar Management: Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and litigation schedules.
• Coordination: Coordinate communications with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties, and assist with trial preparation and other litigation support.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid-Career level professional with core domain knowledge in California and federal civil litigation support.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary experience supporting civil litigation attorneys.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of California and federal court rules, procedures, and calendaring requirements; excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments with exceptional attention to detail; self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently in a remote environment.