Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation - HYBRID

Legal Administrative Assistant

Fennemore is a nation-wide, full-service law firm with a 140-year legacy and a modern approach to how legal services are delivered. With 20+ offices across the U.S., we are growing while staying grounded in a people-first culture focused on collaboration, respect, and strong client service.

We are hiring a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Litigation team in Walnut Creek. This is a hybrid role: three days in-office and two days remote each week.

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys supporting multiple attorneys, staying organized, and producing high-quality work in a busy legal environment. Experience supporting Labor & Employment matters is a plus.

What You'll Do

• Support multiple attorneys with day-to-day administrative and litigation-related tasks
• Manage calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and court docketing
• Format, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
• Conduct online research (e.g., PACER, court and agency databases)
• Assist with conflict checks and retention letters
• Communicate with clients and colleagues by phone, email, and in person
• Organize and maintain files; prepare case binders and related materials
• Submit court filings, including e-filing
• Track CLE requirements and coordinate projects with other departments as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation legal administrative assistant experience
• Strong command of the English language (spelling, grammar, and formatting)
• Ability to prioritize, follow through, and manage deadlines across multiple matters
• Comfortable working with confidential information
• Ability to prepare tables of contents and tables of authorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), DocuSign, and Adobe or Kofax
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Labor & Employment support experience
• Experience with iManage and/or Intapp

Total Rewards

Competitive pay with annual merit increases; monthly bonus program; 401(k) with match and profit sharing; health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life insurance; paid time off and holidays; wellness and EAP programs; professional development.

Please Consider Applying

Fennemore is an equal opportunity employer. If your experience is close to what you see here—even if not an exact match—we encourage you to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know.

Salary: $100,000-$107,000/year

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