Litigation Legal Assistant

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Feldesman LLP