Legal Assistant

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